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… GoCheck Kids enables providers to screen children’s eyes using a smartphone. Less intimidating for children than the more complex medical devices commonly used for vision checks, providers simply point the … the child’s eyes for possible vision impairments, such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), …

… remains a leading cause of death for youth under 14, second only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a … and advancing patient care. Are clinical trials safe for my child? Though there are risks associated with clinical …

… called “hypermanganesemia with dystonia.” At the time, only 11 other people in the world were known to have this … positions, and because he didn’t have a tracheostomy at the time to help him breathe, these positions made … this, so that now he can laugh, watch his shows, move his eyes and his head, and communicate with his family and with …

… in Northern Utah diagnosed it as the flu. Her condition only continued to worsen, and she saw two more pediatricians … and reoccurring sinus infections. He shined a light in her eyes, determining she was experiencing light sensitivity. It … Ashely said. "Being able to simply breathe, live my life and be myself is a gift. A gift that I am thankful …

… Pack a Lunch for School At that point, Brayden could still only have a prescription elemental formula. He was unable to … helping the kids with online school, among other things. “My husband and I would switch off at night, so we both had … asthma, food allergies and esotropia, which affects his eyes. “Brayden’s situation is not a black-and-white case. …

… more than a simple case of the flu. The vacant look in her eyes was alarming, and Katy's parents called for an … that might control the seizures called a hemispherectomy...it would mean removing half of Katy's brain. While it … decision in their lives, Jim and Leslie knew it was Katy's only chance for a quality life. "The neurosurgeon told us he …

… I did not have an easy start in school. In first grade, my teacher was convinced I should be held back or moved to … and worry. The diagnosis made all the difference. Not only was I eligible for educational support services, but I … they’re seeking, understand their rights under the law, access the services their kids need and deserve and chart a …

… Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s “My daughter is alive and doing well because of the care we … daughter was typical and healthy. When Brooke was born, her eyes were smaller than normal, but Brittany didn’t think … giving back to Phoenix Children’s through service has not only had an impact on other families, it’s had an impact on …

… Phoenix Children’s, which at the time, offered the state’s only Ketogenic Diet Therapy Program in conjunction with the … were wonderful with Conner. The genetic test results opened my eyes. I’ve joined a Facebook group of parents, and it’s been …

… on Research Crediting his past mentors for opening his eyes to how research can benefit patients, Dr. Patel shared, … in research but was fortunate to have mentors along my journey who exposed me to research, specifically clinical … home base at Phoenix Children’s, which also serves as the only pediatric training program in the Valley. Many of this …