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Anyone can have a stroke – Yes, even kids!
… a month dedicated to learning about strokes and to advocate for those touched by this sudden and serious medical … Barrow Neurologic Institute at Phoenix Children’s is a comprehensive stroke center treating stroke in children and … Institute at Phoenix Children’s, we have all the latest technologies and can perform specialized imaging to …
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Pretend scanner helps children overcome fears
… Pretend scanner helps children overcome fears Blog Child Life Imaging Radiology This Kitten … helps children understand scans and makes them feel more comfortable with imaging. Undergoing an MRI or CT scan , also … mini replica of a CT scan (or CAT scan) is one of the latest resources Phoenix Children’s uses to provide patients …
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Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom
… Children’s Neurology Seizures Epilepsy In 2010, just before entering the fifth grade, Katherine was diagnosed with … what it did for Katherine. Laser ablation illuminated The latest advancement in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy, … was a little skeptical. “I thought my epilepsy may come back,” recalled Katherine. But she remained determined …
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Headache home monitoring improves patient care
Headache Home Monitoring benefits children with chronic migraines by allowing doctors to respond quickly with changes to treatments plans.
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10 Things to Know About Epilepsy
… at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 … Seizure symptoms vary widely; some people stare blankly for a few moments, while others may fall with twitching of … for individual patients. A type of neuromodulation, the latest models of VNS offer the ability to detect and abort …
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Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health - Just Like Their Physical Health
At Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics, your child’s health and well-being are our top priorities. This includes not only their physical health, but also their emotional and mental health.
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Healthy Outlooks: the Integrative Medicine Program
… that promotes prevention, healing and overall wellness. For example, lifestyle choices ranging from eating and … These can range from chronic allergies and headaches to complex diseases such as fibromyalgia, juvenile arthritis or … live far away. Families can choose to use Telehealth remote visits for early or follow-up appointments. That first visit …
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February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children
… in young people, it is devastating to families, schools and communities when a child dies unexpectedly. February is … MD , a pediatric cardiologist at Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care , who answers four frequently asked questions … cardiac arrest. The first starts with regular well-child visits. “Wellness visits can help screen for many conditions …
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Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
… disease modifying therapies that can change clinical outcomes and even result in normal motor development with early … Children’s with most patients now receiving therapy before exhibiting symptoms. Daily oral therapy with Risdiplam … established. The new clinic allows SMA patients to schedule visits with a pulmonologist, neuromuscular physician, …
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Innovative vision screenings can protect your kids from preventable vision impairment
… care is noticed by her patients as well. “Children are very comfortable with Dr. Pepka,” said Alma. “She can make … immediately took to “Dr. Lisa” and were always happy to visit the office for their medical appointments. GoCheck …