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He’s a survivor
… two siblings when he got the news. The nagging shoulder discomfort he’d been experiencing wasn’t due to the way the … athlete was working out – it was cancer. And the family had to return home immediately so Sammy could be at the … Program . At this clinic visit, a multidisciplinary team evaluates Sammy to monitor for long-term side effects …
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What is Intensive Care Multimodality Neurologic Monitoring?
… care field. It represents an extension of the neurologic examination and clinical skill set of bedside clinicians to … real time for unstable critically ill patients who may be comatose. The fundamental goal of multimodality neurologic … irreversible brain damage takes place Allowing the clinical team to set individualized goals for blood pressure, …
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Identifying Low Energy Availability in Female Athletes
Phoenix Children’s helps female athletes fuel for performance and injury prevention. We treat REDs, which can lead to stress fractures and missed periods.
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Kayla is full of heart, despite hypoplastic left heart syndrome
… an entire room. These days, she’s full of laughter and smiles, despite having had two open-heart surgeries before … every night,” she shared. When Kayla finally was able to come home, her parents were relieved but also scared. The … Karen and Matt, but they felt supported by their interstage team, led by Joseph N. Graziano, MD , medical director of …
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7 ways you can support a loved one dealing with mental illness
… can support a loved one dealing with mental illness. 1. Be compassionate Connect with the emotion your loved one is … one. If the conversation gets heated, end it gently by reminding them that you care and ask permission to circle back … Check in often to show you care. 5. Consult their care team if necessary If you are worried that a loved one may be …
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Seeing through the eyes of a child
… Xander who were born with cataracts, the ophthalmology team at Phoenix Children’s can reveal a whole new world. … oxidation in the body causes proteins in the lens to become opaque and no longer clear,” explained Kamran Ahmed, MD … In Xander’s case, the condition was part of his family’s health history. Xander’s father, Randall, also had …
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Phoenix Children’s Welcomes Rajeev Bhatia, MD, as Division Chief of Pulmonology
The Department of Pulmonology at Phoenix Children’s, a top 40 specialty program ranked by US News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals, is proud to announce Rajeev Bhatia, MD, MBBS as Pulmonology Division Chief at Phoenix Children's.
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Phoenix Children’s was the Second Busiest Pediatric Heart Transplant Center in the Country in 2016
In 2016, Phoenix Children’s pediatric heart transplant center was the second busiest in the U.S., performing 24 heart transplants as reported by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). This brings the program’s total to 67 transplants since its inception in 2011. The program has seen rapid growth with excellent outcomes.
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The DAISY award: Honoring extraordinary Phoenix Children’s nurses
… DAISY Award echoes the sentiments of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to acknowledge the remarkable care our nurses … the DAISY Award The DAISY Award was born out of a desire to commemorate the life of J. Patrick Barnes, whose battle with … and family Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team A celebration of excellence The heartfelt celebrations …
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Knowledge is power
… Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Knowledge is power Blog Child Life Center for … focus on educating and caring for our patients and their families. We provide the most up-to-date cancer care … here for you and your family, from evaluation and the best comprehensive treatment to services and support to help you …
