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Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Theo’s medical journey
… their son. In short order, Theo’s medical team solved the mystery of Theo’s pain and his multiple breaks. Theo was … in pulmonary function, hearing loss, physical therapy, occupational therapy and pain management. Theo’s journey …
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High School Senior Celebrates Cancer-Free Milestone
… by family, friends and Jedi Masters from the Jedi Training Academy he attended. He’s been cancer-free ever since. Brett … of Arizona. Brett also shares his story to support successful blood drives at his school and has raised money for …
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Jaxton’s journey – The first ever MELODY valve in mitral position
… were turned upside down when our baby was 23 weeks new in my womb. After many doctor’s visits and ultrasounds, we had … atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) . A complete AVSD occurs when there is a large hole in the center of the heart, … never be the same. From what I understood at the time, my son was supposed to stay at Phoenix Children’s for 10 to …
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Kids and resilience: Needed now, more than ever
… connection with at least one grown-up who encouraged trust, autonomy and initiative. They had the ability to regulate … day, which allows for self-directed play, noticing successes and commenting on the effort required and failures …
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Look before you lock: Preventing pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths
… to school, working two jobs and other responsibilities my days were stressful, and my schedule often changed. Not … our memory to fail at a time when we least expect it. According to noheatstroke.org , 883 children have died due to … the official parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics, provides some safety reminders that …
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Researcher Spotlights – February 2022
… the National Institutes of Health, and the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, among … alike. We are very fortunate we were able to recruit him to CCBD.” – Mario Otto, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for … Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy in a Patient with Acute Myeloid Leukemia … Researcher Spotlights – February 2022 …
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Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia
… but like most other people with this condition, it is my normal,” said 17-year-old Eashani. Reflecting on her … resilient demeanors. Swati shared, “If you interacted with my daughter, you would never know she has this condition. We … how to manage my life and have the same opportunity to succeed as any other person would. I feel very excited about …
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The teen patient with a brain injury: Why a pediatric acute inpatient rehabilitation facility makes sense
… housed within an acute care pediatric hospital guarantees access to specialty providers and services who are all geared … have to deal with including peer group relationships (“Will my friends abandon me?”), self-sufficiency issues (“I’ve been fairly independent and now mom is sleeping at my bedside”), school reintegration concerns (“What if I need …
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Tom's Story
… again and dropped to the ground behind him. As his sister Amy watched his frustrated attempts, she began to notice a … filled with healium." Too sick to do much of anything, Tom occupied his time by staring at the balloon and trying to …
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Concierge services provide a bridge for families
… babies born in the United States have spina bifida, according to the National Organization for Rare Diseases . … for Norah,” Laurelin says. “I worried this was somehow my fault.” A Network of Care Before Birth Laurelin was … and those few days were some of the most turbulent of my life up to this point,” Laurelin says. “There was a …