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Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it
… in her mother’s arms, Kylah suddenly vomited. Next, her eyes rolled back, and she went limp before letting out a … scream,” Meghan recalled. The episodes repeated in rapid succession before Kylah became unresponsive. Meghan called … young girl in a number of ways,” noted Dr. Friedman. “Not only does she have an uncommon genetic condition, but she …
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Physician-Researchers at Phoenix Children’s Pioneer Use of Minimally Invasive Tool to Monitor Chronic Esophageal Disease in Children
The new tool can be implemented in an outpatient setting, eliminating need for anesthesia during esophageal testing.
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Zeta's Story
… narrowing in one of her nasal passages, coloboma of the eyes (essentially a cleft in the eye), minor heart defects, … was born with HH; a rare, benign brain tumor suffered by only one out of about a million people. The location of the … seizures, mental disability and behavioral problems occur which become increasingly disabling. Through research, …
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Phoenix Children’s Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report for 14th Year in a Row
For the 14th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system was once again named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Arizona and third in the Southwest region. Phoenix Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
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Coronavirus and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
… medications to improve their heart function (such as cardiomyopathy) Patients with genetic disorders potentially … and limiting the cardiac testing and in person visits only for urgent evaluation. We continue to provide full-time … and my child’s risk of infection? Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 and there are no proven effective …
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… we unfortunately also see an uptick in mosquito bites. Not only do mosquitos make our little ones miserable from all … may not find pleasing. It also can sting if it gets in the eyes, so care is needed when applying. Citronella Although … citronella is questionable as some studies show it provides only minimal protection and is not as nearly as effective as …
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Rylie’s story: Horseback riding a reality thanks to immunotherapy
… We love when parents tell us their child’s care success stories and this one is no different. Rylie’s mom … old. She had struggled with allergies her entire life: red eyes, constantly runny nose, breathing treatments, … but she loved it so much she dealt with the side effects. My husband and I asked her multiple times if she would like …
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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… spring of 2023, 11-year-old Brennan was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. … and Jane, hoped he’d feel better after lunch. Brennan was only able to eat a little, though. He said his stomach was … also seemed confused and didn’t look life himself: His eyes appeared sullen and his complexion pale. Tophas called …
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Five things parents should know about Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
… the vast majority of kids who contract COVID-19 experience only mild systems and recover well without medical … Abdominal pain Vomiting Diarrhea Neck pain Rash Bloodshot eyes Feeling extra tired If your child is experiencing any … those outside their households. MIS-C is just as likely to occur in otherwise healthy children . Many diseases play an …
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Rise in MIS-C cases: Here’s what you need to know
… The vast majority of kids who contract COVID-19 experience only mild systems and recover well without medical … Abdominal pain Vomiting Diarrhea Neck pain Rash Bloodshot eyes Feeling extra tired If your child is experiencing any … outside their households. 5. MIS-C is just as likely to occur in otherwise healthy children Many diseases play an …
