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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Doctors may discuss deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for pediatric movement disorders that don’t respond to other therapies. DBS can be an option for children who suffer from severe cerebral palsy, chorea, tremors or dystonia (uncontrollable or violent twisting and contorted
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"I am strong": Nash’s journey to a happy liver
… noticed a big difference in Nash, especially his color. He lost a lot of color in his face because of the chemo and … family can opt into communicating with the donor family if both parties approve. For now, Nash’s family doesn’t know …
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Bipolar Disorder in Teens What is bipolar disorder in teens? Bipolar disorder is a type of depression. There are 3 main types of depression: Major depression (clinical depression) Bipolar disorder (manic depression) Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) A teen with bipolar
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Disorders of Sex Development When a child's gender is not clear at birth, the child has atypical genitalia (ambiguous genitalia). This means that the genitals don't seem to be clearly male or female. Atypical genitalia can be a difficult experience for families. How do the
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis in the Newborn What is necrotizing enterocolitis in the newborn? Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious, life-threatening illness in newborns. It happens when tissue in the large intestine (colon) gets inflamed. This inflammation damages and kills
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Household Safety Checklist To protect you and your family, do a thorough safety check of every room in your home on a regular basis. You can prevent unintentional accidents, injuries, and nontraumatic emergencies. Your family will be healthier and safer when you practice a little
What to Do in Phoenix: Tourism & Attractions
There’s so much to do, see and eat near Phoenix Children’s. During your child’s hospital stay, it can help to take a wellness and restoration break. From feeding giraffes and watching baseball to climbing mountain trails and enjoying artwork – there are year-round and seasonal
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Anencephaly in Children What is anencephaly in children? Anencephaly is a condition that is present at birth (birth defect). It affects the brain and skull bones. With this condition, the brain isn't fully formed. It often lacks part or all of the cerebrum. The cerebrum is the
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A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell
… and Kiana, twin sisters with sickle cell disease, a remarkable source of salvation emerged – their older brother, … for concern. However, by the time they were two weeks old, both sisters had swelling in their hands and feet. Following … Despite the multidisciplinary team approach, Kina never lost sight of the reality her daughters faced. “Even though …
