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Bruises, nosebleeds and fatigue? It could be immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
… that can cause excessive bruising and bleeding. It occurs when you don’t have enough platelets, which are the … — your immune system develops an antibody that attacks and destroys your own body’s platelets by mistake. So, while you …
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… effective mosquito repellent available. There have been decades worth of research studies showing that DEET is not … typically 30% or lower. A 10% concentration typically provides 1-2 hours of protection. When used as directed, any …
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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… this subject (and kids are experts at modeling the attitudes and behaviors of those they trust). Kids do not … that fosters behaviors that attempt to highlight their desired immortality (i.e., they start acting riskier). …
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Phoenix Children’s and 12 News share miracle stories from 2020
… NICU Orthopedics Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care Despite the many hardships of 2020, hope and healing … the shoulder, arm and hand). Initial hopes that physical/occupational therapy would resolve the issue were dashed by …
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Importance of Mental Health During and After Pregnancy
… with the golden rule of postpartum support: “Every baby deserves a healthy parent, and every parent deserves to … the perinatal population. It was an honor to come back and accept a full-time role as a perinatal mental health …
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Ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy care: Conner’s 26-year journey to becoming seizure free
… and his mother, Kathy, who has guided him through three decades of complex neurological and developmental issues, … Conner to a hospital in Tucson for a 24-hour fasting period designed to force Conner’s body to produce ketones. In this …
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Healing Cancer: It takes a village…or Zoom
… our patients at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) , patients have been looking for ways to connect with … patients who live hours from the hospital! Safe Place TLC provides a safe place for our adolescents and young adults to …
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Phoenix Children’s Gastroenterology: New Division Chief, New Vision
… the excellent clinical reputation as a foundation for our success, while expanding our focus on education, research, … community involvement and program development. This work includes growing the faculty, starting a GI fellowship program, …
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Phoenix Children’s Names Clinical Leadership Team for Emergency Department at Avondale Campus
As Phoenix Children’s prepares to open an emergency department in July 2023 in Avondale, Ariz., the pediatric healthcare system today announced the site’s clinical leadership team. Christina Conrad, DO, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, will serve as medical director and Theresa Asta, RN, MSN, CPEN, CPN, will serve as clinical manager.
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Phoenix Children’s Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report for 13th Year in a Row
For the 13th consecutive year, Phoenix Children’s is among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals and is the No. 1 children’s hospital in Arizona. Phoenix Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report.