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… most vulnerable moments and never more so than when an accident or injury occurs. When it comes to children, the … In evaluating where to seek the best medical care for my children in an emergency, I look at a few criteria:  … emergency, it's not always possible for a caregiver such as myself to determine whether an injury is severe or not. It …

… with epilepsy , I always start with those four words. My reason is simple: unlike many other diseases that … epilepsy and, as a result, the shame and fear that accompany a diagnosis create a significant obstacle. …

… mother, Jennelle. “But she made it out like a rock star.” A Mysterious and Devastating Spinal Injury Born “perfectly … of the spine that affects 6 to 9 million Americans, according to the American Association of Neurological …

… that can cause excessive bruising and bleeding. It occurs when you don’t have enough platelets, which are the … are experts in treating ITP.     What causes ITP? Why does my child suddenly have a low platelet count? We know that a … look like a cluster of bruises or a rash) How do I know if my child has ITP? ITP is typically a diagnosis of exclusion, …

… affected. Meia, who has a rare type of spina bifida called myelomeningocele (or open spina bifida), had a lesion at her … and legs, bowel and bladder problems, and an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain known as hydrocephalus. …

… during a routine ultrasound. The news came as a shock. “My wife immediately started crying,” remembered Dylan’s dad, … which usually takes about a week. A few months later, he successfully had his palate surgery. The hardest part of …

… I felt safe. I was a new parent but immediately felt like my daughter was seen.” After some minor surgical repairs and … adaptation to limb replacements are significantly more successful at a younger age. Typically, the surgery is done … team, and I appreciate that Dr. Schaub listened to my concerns. It helped me manage my fears so I could help …

… had several heart defects, including noncompaction cardiomyopathy and holes in the atrial and ventricular chambers. … At Arizona’s only Level IV freestanding NICU , Adalynn had access to hundreds of pediatric experts who could give her …