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Brittany's Story
… Brittany's Story Patient Stories Barrow Neurological Institute at … look at children with serious head injuries - and with that comes exasperation with friends who don't protect themselves … injuries each year. Bicycle helmets are proven to be the single most effective device available to reduce such …
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Psoriasis What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes inflamed, red, raised areas of skin (plaques). The plaques itch and can be painful. The condition most often occurs on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. What causes psoriasis
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)
Cerebral palsy affects how a child’s brain and muscles communicate. The disease varies in severity and can cause painful, often disabling, symptoms. It’s common for kids with cerebral palsy to have trouble with muscle control, coordination, reflexes, movement, posture and balance
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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety … Shortly after, the playdate invitations started coming home. As a first-time parent, I was hesitant in … child at a friend’s/classmate’s home: Who will be supervising? Never assume. Always make sure that there is reliable …
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The Right Diagnosis Helped Brennan Get Back to Being a Kid
… Gestational diabetes Insulin pump National Diabetes Month Type 2 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes In the spring of 2023, … was in Phoenix for a soccer tournament when he started complaining of stomach pain. It was the Friday night before … She ultimately diagnosed Brennan with a stomach virus since, she said, a number of them were going around, and she …
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Congenital Limb Difference in Children What is a congenital limb difference in children? A congenital limb difference is when an arm or leg doesn’t form normally as a baby grows in the uterus. The baby is born with the difference. What causes a congenital limb difference in a
Gastroenterology Research
Research in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Phoenix Children’s is helping advance our understanding of gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases. Through these studies, we are making strides in improving therapies for children affected by these conditions. At Phoenix
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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
… MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story Blog Genetics MECP2 Duplication … healthy delivery. She and her husband were thrilled to welcome their first child, a boy named Jackson. A few months … Although Jessica was “shocked” to get Jackson’s diagnosis since they had no family history, “On one hand, the …
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Sammie's Story
… Sammie's Story Patient Stories Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders … transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. … transplant would give her the best chance of being cured. Since the Hospital is the only one in Phoenix equipped to …