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The Pediatric Movement Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's provides comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions affecting movement, muscle tone and posture. This includes cerebral palsy, brain or spine injuries, tremors, tics and various

You may never meet us, but the specialists who make up Phoenix Children’s Pathology Department play an essential role in your child’s care. Think of pathologists as medical detectives. We work behind the scenes to analyze blood, body fluids and tissue samples. We give your child

Pollen and Children What is pollen? Each grain of pollen is tiny (microscopic). When there is a lot of pollen together, it becomes a fine yellow powder. It's made of the male reproductive cells of flowering plants, trees, grasses, and weeds. It's the most common cause of hay

Insect Stings and Allergic Reactions in Children Avoiding insect stings may not always be possible. But it's important to know how to respond if your child has an allergic reaction from an insect sting. This may give you more peace of mind if there is an emergency. Insect stings

Tree Nut Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for tree nut allergy When your child has a food allergy, they must follow an allergy-free diet. This means your child can't have the food they are allergic to, or any products containing that food. The items that your child is

Headaches are a common and often debilitating condition among children and adolescents that can significantly impact their quality of life, academic performance and social interactions. At Phoenix Children’s Headache Clinic, we provide comprehensive care for children and

Birthmarks What are birthmarks? Birthmarks are areas of discolored or raised skin that are seen at birth or within a few weeks of birth. Birthmarks may be made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels. Medical experts don’t know what causes birthmarks. But most of them are

This is a weekly patient care and educational conference that has existed for the Barrow Neurological Institute Pediatric Epilepsy Program since 1991. As identified by the National Institute of Medicine, there is a continuing treatment gap for evidence-based specialized care for