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Phoenix Children’s Appoints New Division Chief to Lead Neuropsychology Specialty
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, appointed a new division chief to lead the vital area of pediatric neuropsychology. Ashley M. Whitaker, PhD, ABPP-CN, recently joined Phoenix Children’s and offers key leadership and expertise to grow the health system’s recognized neuropsychology program.
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Phoenix Children’s Research Institute Secures Three Prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grants
Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix has been awarded three new R01 grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the gold standard of federally funded research awards.
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Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
… medications to improve their heart function (such as cardiomyopathy) Patients with genetic disorders potentially … DiGeorge Syndrome) Should I come for follow up visits with my cardiologist for ongoing management of my CHD during the … and my child’s risk of infection? Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 and there are no proven effective …
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Ear deformities in newborns and ear molding
… ear molding Blog Ear Deformities Ear Molding ENT Why does my child’s ear look different? The formation of an ear is a … can be seen in approximately 1/3 of the cases. Will my child be able to hear normally? Many patients with … if applied during the first 1-2 weeks of life; however, success can be seen if treating before 12 weeks of age. Older …
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Vaccines and kids: What parents should know
… Vaccines and kids: What parents should know Blog Vaccination … about vaccines, and what she wants caregivers to know. My child is healthy. Why do they need vaccines? The diseases …
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Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Treatment for Children with Food Allergies
… Allergies Blog What are food allergies? Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system mistakes a food as … OIT as soon as they start eating solid foods. What can my family expect during treatment? Treatment usually begins … It is very important to be consistent. What happens after my child reaches their maintenance dose? Eventually, your …
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The truth about vaping and teens
… pens, and lipstick. E-cigarette companies have been successfully advertising to preteens and adolescents by using … amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes. Addiction can occur quickly, even within days to weeks of intermittent … risk for developing COVID-19 infection. How can I help my teen quit e-cigarettes? Make a pledge to keep your home …
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Protect your child’s hearing this Fourth of July
… of short duration (usually less than one second) that occurs suddenly and ends quickly – such as a firework … healthy hearing. What type of hearing protection should my child use? There are two main types of hearing protection …
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Lauren’s Story
… in 6th grade, I was diagnosed with scoliosis. At the time, my curve was only about 32 degrees. A few years went by and I could see the curve in my spine was getting worse, but I did not want to face the …
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He’s a survivor
… Blood Disorders Survivorship Teenagers Cancer In 2016, Sammy was 16 years old and on spring break in California … cancer. And the family had to return home immediately so Sammy could be at the hospital in Phoenix the next day. “That …
