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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes
One of the most important things that competitive youth athletes need to be aware of is that overtraining can lead to overuse injuries. By following tips from Phoenix Children’s, young athletes can be better prepared to prevent overuse injuries that could keep them out of the game.
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Tips for Helping Young Athletes After a Sports-Related Concussion
A concussion is a temporary brain injury resulting from trauma to the head. Concussions in youth athletes can happen in both contact and non-contact sports. Symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light or noise. Michael Puchowicz, MD, at Phoenix
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Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Treatment for Children with Food Allergies
… Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Treatment for Children with Food Allergies Blog What are food allergies? Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system mistakes a food as … any concerning symptoms during a food challenge or updosing visit. If a reaction occurs after leaving the clinic, which …
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Healthy Back-to-School Tips
… for a healthy, rewarding year. Schedule a well-child visit If your child hasn’t recently had a well-child visit, … your child to work with a behavioral health manager for counseling services at Phoenix Children's Pediatrics. … services would be beneficial for their child Make sure vaccines are up to date Arizona requires certain vaccines for …
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Phoenix-area partnership creates Arizona’s only Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence
The Phoenix Tourette Syndrome, a unique partnership between Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Banner Sun Health Research Institute, has been verified as a Center of Excellence by the Tourette Association of America, an institution that aims to advance research and advocacy for Tourette Syndrome and other tic disorders.
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A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist
… Ambulatory building. Each day, these child life specialists visit with children and families who come to Phoenix … but it is especially stressful for children who may not understand their health concerns and treatment plan. Child …
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When is the right time to take my child to the doctor?
… COVID-19 It’s 10 p.m. on Tuesday and your little one has a runny nose and a fever of 101 degrees. Could this be just a … if you are unsure or worried. However, there are some occasions when a pediatrician should always be consulted at … see everyone, it may not be the best place for all sick visits. In general, ERs should be reserved for serious …
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Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
… of the Phoenix Children’s Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit . There is very little known about the impact of … Syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome) Should I come for follow up visits with my cardiologist for ongoing management of my CHD … 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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How to make shots less stressful for kids
… Life Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Primary Care Stress Vaccination The idea of a getting a shot can induce anxiety in … is a great approach for helping them cope with anxiety around clinical visits – especially when they must receive a shot. …
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Headache home monitoring improves patient care
Headache Home Monitoring benefits children with chronic migraines by allowing doctors to respond quickly with changes to treatments plans.