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Children’s cardiac stress tests should be performed by pediatric heart/lung experts, here’s why
… in adults over 60 years of age as they develop plaques and narrowing within their coronary arteries. These can cause symptoms such as chest pains. But when children and even young adults have chest pain symptoms, the cause is … not helpful. Children and young adults require a much more comprehensive testing regimen to not only examine their …
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Lauren’s Story
… my curve was only about 32 degrees. A few years went by and I could see the curve in my spine was getting worse, but … did not establish a good relationship with me or my parents and they also gave us, what we later found out, was some bad … and my lungs had a harder time draining because of complications tied to scoliosis. My pediatrician referred me …
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… a big mosquito problem. Our mosquito season usually runs in tandem with the monsoon season, typically June to September. … for mosquito repellents since the 1960s has been the compound DEET (known to chemists as N, …
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Unique partnership offers instruction on clinical social work with children
… cohort working at Phoenix Children’s with young patients and their families. The internship will pair students with … ability to provide this level of care—directly serving our community—some students may find this is exactly where they … lack of mental health resources, particularly during the pandemic,” Riggins said. “Our intent is to create pediatric …
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Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Appoints Neil Friedman, MBChB, as Director
Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children’s, one of the largest pediatric neuroscience programs in the country, today announced the appointment of Neil Friedman, MBChB as director. Dr. Friedman is a leading pediatric neurologist and has served as interim director since 2022, overseeing the institute’s comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neuroscienceslogical care and services to infants, children and teens with neurological-related issues.
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Hot fitness tips for families
… School closures meant an abrupt end to physical education and recess. Sports practices, dance classes and other activities were canceled, too. As the country … minutes. Cosmic Kids : British yoga instructor Jaime Amor combines simple yoga moves and story-telling with free …
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Dr. Sarah Beaumont named a Healthcare Hero
… circumstances: Blistering temperatures, urban sprawl, and limited access to transportation make the Valley a … Health Care Heroes is one of Arizona’s most prestigious and competitive awards programs. Now in its 20th year, it …
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Phoenix Children’s Nurses are “Heroes in Action”
… Cathleen Murphy-Taylor , clinical nurse attending, PICU and Noah White , clinical supervisor, Care Area 9, were … for March of Dimes’ Heroes in Action Awards – Arizona's Outstanding Pediatric Nurse of the Year. We caught up with … but we are working in “unprecedented times.” While it is becoming the new norm, it has been challenging for me and …
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The benefits of second opinions in cardiology
… here to provide second opinions on your child’s diagnosis and collaborate with your primary care provider to ensure … care providers, but it can be a critical, even lifesaving, component to your child’s treatment. Here we outline the … child’s care. Second opinions can confirm a diagnosis, help understand different treatment options, and review the …
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Total pediatric trauma care at Phoenix Children’s
… Surgeons (ACS)-verified Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and is one of the busiest pediatric trauma centers in the … more so than when an accident or injury occurs. When it comes to children, the stakes are even higher because …
