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Medical breakthroughs in epilepsy treatment
… can be devastating . Few parents really understand the condition, though they’re all-too familiar with the terror and helplessness … Many are surprised to learn that epilepsy is the most common of all neurological disorders. One in 26 people …
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Families first at Phoenix Children’s
… and Family Advisory Councils Promote Positive Change As the parent of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy … the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families like her own, … Advisory Councils (PFAC) , Nancy walks the journey with other Spanish-speaking families. She guides them through …
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Importance of Mental Health During and After Pregnancy
… Fetal Care Pregnancy is often viewed primarily through the lens of physical health, but mental and emotional … significantly affect a child's development, shaping their future emotional and psychological health. This understanding underscores the need for timely and compassionate mental health interventions for parents. …
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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… for Cancer and Blood Disorders For kids with sickle cell , the transition to adulthood brings new challenges to navigate as they learn to manage their disease independently. At Phoenix … future, and a more manageable experience as they become adults. “As sickle cell patients, we can live a regular …
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Exceeding Expectations with Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Care
… to walk or even move her legs. Four years later, thanks to the specialists at Phoenix Children’s Spina Bifida Clinic , … children with spina bifida, the neural tube doesn’t close completely, leaving an open lesion in the spine where spinal … known as hydrocephalus. Diagnosed during pregnancy Meia’s mother, Stacy, was 19 weeks pregnant when a prenatal …
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Katy & Micki's Story
… Fever and nausea aside, this was more than a simple case of the flu. The vacant look in her eyes was alarming, and … had destroyed the right side of her brain. She was in a coma. The next days were a blur of confusion, but Leslie …
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Phoenix Children’s furthering research on migraine treatments for children
… Phoenix Children’s furthering research on migraine treatments for children Blog … and a nurse practitioner. The program continues to grow, welcoming its first pediatric headache fellow in 2022. The …
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… problem. Our mosquito season usually runs in tandem with the monsoon season, typically June to September. While the … our little ones miserable from all those itchy bites, but they carry several diseases like West Nile Virus, Dengue, … for mosquito repellents since the 1960s has been the compound DEET (known to chemists as N, …
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Using visual supports at home
… supports? Visual supports serve as helpful reminder tools. They may include a checklist, sticky note or calendar. … so you don’t forget it when you leave. Visual supports are commonly used with adults. I use visual supports every day …
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Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes
… Bone Marrow Transplants improve kids’ cancer outcomes Blog Bone Marrow Failure Bone Marrow Transplant Cellular Therapy Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Recently, the …