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Researcher Spotlights – July 2022
… MD is a pediatric hospitalist and chief medical education officer/designated institutional officer at Phoenix … State University College of Medicine. Dr. Bhavaraju completed her pediatric residency at Phoenix Children's … an OMT clinic, which has grown exponentially due to her excellent clinical care and programmatic strengths,” shared …
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Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Treatment for Children with Food Allergies
… breathing). Type 1 food allergies are IgE-mediated. Common food allergies include peanuts, tree nuts, milk and … Phoenix Children’s, peanut powder is used for OIT. We also offer OIT for cashew, sesame and walnut. When do children … OIT treatments. We usually do skin prick testing and bloodwork during this first visit and throughout OIT treatments. …
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A cleft lip and palate can’t hold back Dylan
… a bottle. With a cleft lip and palate, the lip doesn’t form completely. There’s also a separation in the roof of the … said Dr. Sitzman. “It doesn’t always happen, but we offer it to every child, and about 80% of families do it. … year of age, and Dylan hit our goal. His weight gain was excellent along the way. He really thrived.” Big smile, …
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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 … double the person’s likelihood of survival.” Courses are offered regularly through the American Red Cross and the … about the participant and family history. “These are excellent screening questions that can help find the needle …
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#MackyStrong: A 2-year-old boy’s remarkable journey battling and beating cancer
… stands as a testament to resilience, love, and the power of community. The trouble began on Christmas Eve of 2020. Mack … After administrating steroids, an antibiotic and blood work, everything came back okay. Doctors were no closer to … 14 – Valentine’s Day – Mack went home for the first time in 26 days. Mack's family found themselves enveloped in a …
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High School Senior Celebrates Cancer-Free Milestone
… sure your son has leukemia.’ Two days later, we got the official diagnosis. Despite our shock, we were reassured by … than we could count,” said Chris. “The hospital did an excellent job alleviating some of the worries we were going … month yet. Focus on the next two weeks. Here's what we're working on right now.’ It was hard for us because we're …
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Families first at Phoenix Children’s
… the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families like her own, … points them to important resources. And sometimes she just offers a listening ear. “When my son was diagnosed, I felt … as Parent Project MD (PPMD) and CureDuchenne . “We have excellent doctors and nurses who are experts on my son’s …
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Tips for Helping Young Athletes After a Sports-Related Concussion
A concussion is a temporary brain injury resulting from trauma to the head. Concussions in youth athletes can happen in both contact and non-contact sports. Symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light or noise. Michael Puchowicz, MD, at Phoenix
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Team with Hire of Globally Renowned Brittle Bone Expert
The health system system has added another internationally renowned surgeon-scientist to its medical staff. Maegen Wallace, MD, MBA, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and expert in osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease.
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Safe Summer Skin Tips and Tricks
… It’s important to remember that the sun’s rays reflect off surfaces such as sand, rocks and water. 2. Use Sun … against UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreens that are rated SPF 30 or higher are best. People typically use a fraction of the amount recommended, so be generous when applying sunscreen. Re-apply …