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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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Tapping Into Resilience
… Charmaine in the appointment. He hadn’t been allowed to accompany her to prior appointments due to COVID-19 … left the room to speak with a doctor. Charmaine became concerned. “I could tell something was wrong,” she said. …
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Kids and RSV: What parents should know
… saw RSV cases surge in late November to December and continue into the spring months. RSV cases were low during … need to know about RSV and kids. What is RSV? RSV is a contagious, seasonal respiratory infection. It is common in …
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Anyone can have a stroke – Yes, even kids!
… for those touched by this sudden and serious medical condition. Barrow Neurologic Institute at Phoenix Children’s … in real time. Depending on what kind of stroke has occurred, treatment progresses immediately. The team at …
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Zeta's Story
… third child, Zeta's family also found out about some health concerns. The ultrasound showed their baby girl's growth was … seizures, mental disability and behavioral problems occur which become increasingly disabling. Through research, …
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Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts
… - from the Greek word “psora” = “itch,” meaning “itching condition.” Psoriasis can develop at any age, from infancy … limited to a few plaques or involve large skin areas. The second most common type is “guttate psoriasis” which, …
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Skin checks (and melanoma) aren’t just for adults
… want to leave our younger patients out of the melanoma ‘convo.’ Although not as common as in adults, melanoma is the … pediatric population. Know the facts: Melanoma in children accounts for 1-4% of melanomas overall and 4% of all cancer …
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Sun, Splash & Safe Play: An Arizona Parent’s Guide to Spring & Summer Fun
Spring and summer in Arizona mean blue skies, blooming cacti and kids who really want to be outside. From early-morning park runs to backyard water battles, this is prime time for outdoor fun. But let’s be honest—Arizona heat doesn’t play around. The good news? With a few smart
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Helping Your Child Feel Better During Cold and Flu Season
During cold and flu season, it’s important for parents to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to help their child feel better when they get sick. The following tips can help inform parents on how to best help their child recover.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease – From patient to provider
… pediatric population; however, few may know of his personal connection to IBD. Dr. Pasternak was diagnosed with … I was an avid athlete in high school, playing tennis, soccer and swimming and I continued to swim competitively in …
