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Cryoanalgesia: A “cool” way to control pain after the Nuss Procedure
… It’s the most common chest wall deformity and it occurs in about one in 450 children. Pectus excavatum or … the terms “cup,” “saucer-shaped,” “horns of steer” used to describe this condition. A child can be born with pectus or … Our patients can meet the entire team in one coordinated visit cutting down the number of commutes to the hospital. …
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
… to live their best lives. There are times when the accomplishments and achievements of these individuals are … on our communities and provide them the recognition they deserve for what they do. We understand and recognize the … families outside of their appointment time. During each visit with our multidisciplinary team, we obtain a thorough …
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Phoenix Children’s Will Soon Open Newly Equipped Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
On the heels of its top “three-star” rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, a repeat “Best Children’s Hospital” designation, and its ranking among the nation’s top Pediatric Heart Centers from U.S. News & World Report, Phoenix Children’s will open a newly expanded Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in July 2019. With 48 total inpatient beds, the new CVICU doubles the capacity of the previous 24-bed unit. New CVICU rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology like surgical lighting, lifts for mobilizing adult patients and improved monitoring capabilities.
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Natalie and Julia — Hearing loss doesn’t define them
… Children’s to meet with their cochlear implant team, which includes pediatric otolaryngologists, audiologists, a … audiologists at Phoenix Children’s. We enjoy our regular visits and they do all they can to help our girls continue …
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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 … forget The Zone – a state-of-the art play area that provides an escape for patients and their families from daily … Video games, air hockey, scheduled activities and celebrity visits are just a few of the ways The Zone meets the needs …
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New drug therapy helps Arizona children with rare liver disease
… due to a buildup of bile salt or acids in the liver that accumulates in plasma and other body tissues.” There is no … It took several doctors, procedures, medications, hospital visits and many sleepless nights to narrow down Caden’s … a wonderful, knowledgeable and compassionate provider and deserves so much credit for Drew’s care as well as getting …
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Phoenix Children’s offers new hope for children coping with food allergies and asthma
… leading cause of hospitalizations and emergency department visits among children under the age of 15 years. Phoenix … Children’s have tracked the wheezing and coughing episodes in each and every participant since the study’s onset. … we will know whether this intervention is the first to successfully prevent the progression to lasting childhood …
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Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… of 22q are not inherited. Instead, the deletion typically occurs randomly during early fetal development. Most … birth. And others like Gwen are diagnosed during well-baby visits. Theresa A. Grebe, MD , medical director at Phoenix … alone,” Nicole said. Dr. Grebe added, “The 22q Clinic provides a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan to our …
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A home away from home: Brooke’s story
… a health journey with her youngest daughter Brooke, now she describes Phoenix Children’s as a home away from home. … child,” Brittany says. Aicardi syndrome is very rare – it occurs in around 1 in 100,000 babies born per year in the … the trips they used to dream about. They’re on a quest to visit as many national parks as they can. They have already …
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Going with the flow
… preeclampsia. This dangerous complication of pregnancy includes symptoms such as high blood pressure, elevated protein … cardiologist closer to home, the family still makes regular visits to Phoenix Children’s, where Michael’s neurosurgeon …
