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Aris Remains Seizure-Free a Year After Life-Changing Surgery
Aris spent years with wrong diagnoses and medications, then his epilepsy was cured with surgery 19 days after his first visit at Phoenix Children’s.
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Phoenix Children’s Adds Six New Physicians to its Nationally Ranked Nephrology Division
Phoenix Children’s Medical Group (PCMG) announced today that it has added six new physicians to its nationally ranked Nephrology Division. Gina-Marie Barletta, MD; Kelly Benedict, MD; Stephanie Hsieh, MD; Mark Joseph, MD; Karen Papez, MD; and Scott Williams, MD, have joined PCMG, creating the largest team of pediatric nephrologists in Arizona.
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Home Safety Month: Furniture Tip-Over
… up. When multiple drawers are pulled open, furniture becomes unstable. This can cause the furniture to tip over when a child puts weight on it. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission , an …
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease – From patient to provider
… experiences, love of science and passion for serving his community to become a pediatric gastroenterologist and care … I was an avid athlete in high school, playing tennis, soccer and swimming and I continued to swim competitively in …
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One of the top centers for treating chest deformities in North America is right here
… “funnel chest” or “concave chest,” pectus is the most common chest wall deformity and can range from mild to … trip to Arizona from their home in the Cayman Islands to access Phoenix Children’s expertise. Hugo’s drug allergies …
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Kaliyah’s future is filled with possibilities
… lifelong, chronic blood disease that may cause serious complications as she grows up, including having a greater … toddler,” says Keandra. At age 10, Kaliyah started complaining about pain and had a swollen belly. That’s when …
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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… leading cause of death for youth under 14, second only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Phoenix Children’s is shining a spotlight …
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Phoenix Children’s Emergency Department — Avondale Campus Opens Today
The new site is designed to accommodate up to 50,000 visits each year. The 35,000 square-foot space will provide 24/7 emergency care, 40 treatment rooms, 24/7 onsite laboratory services and around-the-clock imaging including ultrasound, computerized tomography, fluoroscopy and digital radiography.
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Despite a brain aneurysm, brain tumor and epilepsy, Kylah’s crushing it
… attitude and a whole lot of moxie. “Kylah is such an overcomer,” said the sixth-grader’s mother, Meghan. “All of … scream,” Meghan recalled. The episodes repeated in rapid succession before Kylah became unresponsive. Meghan called …
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Body Image Challenges in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
… helped me tell my peers about my ostomy in a way that was comfortable for me. Q: How has ulcerative colitis affected … colitis, I have struggled with weight changes. People would comment positively when I was thin due to a flare which was …
