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Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines
… busy teenagers. Sarah is about to turn 18, and Mason is 15. Both kids have cystic fibrosis. Sarah was diagnosed when she … who have been treating Sarah and Mason all along.” A Remarkable Medication Becomes Difficult to Access Sarah’s and … her when refills are due and will help Melissa make the best decisions each new year, when formularies for those …
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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… to share her pain struggles and depression, so they knew best how to help her. Parents and families can help their … doctors and has enabled her to be a stronger advocate for both her mental and physical well-being. Community …
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Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia
… her family, Phoenix Children’s provides care and services both to treat pediatric thalassemia and to address any … the support of advocacy groups, Eashani has developed a remarkable sense of emotional maturity and inner strength. … about Phoenix Children’s dedication to providing the best possible care,” said Swati. “It reaffirms our family's …
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A long road to healing
… or cause food to get stuck when a person swallows. Both of which are a type of eosinophilic gastrointestinal … “My husband, daughter and I would meet in the hospital parking lot to eat dinner in the car together. Our dogs even … Abbie. “The kids in the community deserve to have the best doctors available. We are committed to doing whatever …
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Normal Breast Development and Changes What is normal breast development? Breast development is a vital part of a woman’s reproduction. Breast development happens in certain stages during a woman's life: first before birth, again at puberty, and later during the childbearing years
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Scleroderma in Children What is scleroderma in children? Scleroderma is an ongoing (chronic) disease that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, cartilage, and internal organs. It is a rare degenerative disease and gets worse over time. There
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Phoenix Children's ECMO Program Achieves Platinum Center of Excellence Status from ELSO
Phoenix Children's ECMO program is the first and only center in Arizona to achieve Platinum Center of Excellence Status from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization.
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Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
… might find it hard to believe the child’s life has been marked by frequent doctors’ appointments, regular blood draws … shared Erik, of Scottsdale, Arizona. “It doesn’t seem to bother him – it’s just part of his routine. He's a normal … from experience that the care patients receive there is the best,” Emily said. Early diagnosis sets the stage for …
