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Henry the Heart Warrior
… 20 weeks. He would be born with half of his heart, referred to as hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) . This is known … defect (CHD). We made the decision to give our boy a fighting chance in this life through surgery. Three days after … he wasn’t acting like himself, so we scheduled a follow up visit with his cardiologist at Phoenix Children’s. Dr. …
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Vision Milestones Vision normally sharpens as a baby matures into childhood. However, vision problems may be suspected in children who are not responding to their environment correctly. The following are some age-related guidelines that may help you know if your child is having
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Ketogenic diet therapy is an effective treatment option for a variety of seizures and metabolic disorders. By achieving a state of ketosis, where the body primarily uses fat rather than carbohydrates for energy, the ketogenic diet can dramatically impact the frequency of seizures
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Pain Management for Children with Cancer Understanding pain and cancer When a child has cancer, one of their greatest fears, and the fear of parents, is pain. Every effort is made to ease the pain during the treatment process. Because pain is unique to each person, a child’s pain
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… Radiology When your child’s doctor needs a closer look, radiology – sometimes called diagnostic imaging – is here to help. Our expert pediatric radiologists, … your child will require sedation or anesthesia during their visit, our specially trained pediatric anesthesiologists …
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Cynthia Wetmore, MD, PhD, Joins the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s as Division Chief
Cynthia Wetmore, MD, PhD, has joined the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s as division chief. Dr. Wetmore earned her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in history of science from Harvard University, Medical Degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, and Doctorate in neurobiology from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. She completed her residency training in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic and completed fellowship training in hematology/oncology and neuro-oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Circumcision for Children What is circumcision for children? Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin covering the end of the penis. This skin is called the foreskin. This surgery is most often done 1 or 2 days after a baby’s birth. Circumcision can also be done on older
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Setting Screen Time Limits for Children and Teens If your child is having a hard time staying away from a screen, you’re not alone. Many parents and caregivers struggle with the same problem. Screens are everywhere. It’s easy for them to grab your child’s attention. Experts
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While spina bifida is usually mild and doesn’t require treatment, the severe forms can cause a number of health issues. At Phoenix Children’s, we follow guidelines from the Spina Bifida Association that include all aspects of spina bifida care. These guidelines help ensure that
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Planning a Pregnancy If you're planning to become pregnant, taking certain steps can help reduce risks for both you and your baby. Good health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. The first few weeks of pregnancy are