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… due to a buildup of bile salt or acids in the liver that accumulates in plasma and other body tissues.” There is no cure for ALGS, so treatment focuses on reducing bile acids, … it was not biliary atresia, but it would be several years before an official diagnosis of ALGS was provided for Caden …

… Children’s employees from across our healthcare system for their role in continuing support of our mission to … the medical director I was interviewing with, ‘What would success in this role look like?’’’ The answer Shawna received … their education and helping them transition into the workforce are endless.” One of the ways Shawna is able to …

… an itching sensation all over my body continuously for around three nights. This was alarming, since I didn’t … stoicism to cope with my health problems. My mortality preoccupied my mind over the course of several months while … for another long visit to the hospital. Since this was before COVID-19, my entire family came with me. After seeing …

… of screen time their children receive. It is not unheard of for our children to now get 8 hours a day of screen time … eye fatigue or strain, also known as asthenopia. When this occurs, symptoms such as eye discomfort, irritation, blurred vision, and headache can …

… at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Many know of his passion for IBD and dedication to serving the pediatric population; … I was an avid athlete in high school, playing tennis, soccer and swimming and I continued to swim competitively in …

… Look before you lock: Preventing pediatric vehicular heatstroke … our memory to fail at a time when we least expect it. According to noheatstroke.org , 883 children have died due to …

… helps children understand scans and makes them feel more comfortable with imaging. Undergoing an MRI or CT scan , … what is happening, step-by-step, reinforcing what will occur during their own scan. In addition, it allows them to …

… Comeback Student Athletes.  (Thanks to her parents for sharing her story.)     Ella has been a patient with us since she was 7 days old. Before she was born, it was discovered she had bilateral … and was starting to show interest in sports, especially soccer. “With braces still on her feet, it was just …

… He’s a survivor Blog Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Survivorship Teenagers Cancer …   In 2016, Sammy was 16 years old and on spring break in California with his mom and two siblings when he got the news. The nagging shoulder discomfort he’d been experiencing wasn’t due to the way the …

… Super Girl Blog Center for Spine Care Scoliosis Spinal Cord Injury Casa Grande Girl … fourth grader recently underwent spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis at Phoenix Children’s. Though it was a … of the spine that affects 6 to 9 million Americans, according to the American Association of Neurological …