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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
A Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is a device used to treat seizures when medicines are not effective and surgery is not possible for a cure. VNS consists of a pacemaker-like generator placed underneath the skin on the chest and is attached to thin wires threaded up to, and wrapped
Programs & Services
When your child needs care – whether it’s a routine checkup, help with an illness or ongoing support for a complex condition – you want to know they’re in the right hands. At Phoenix Children’s, we offer care that is designed to meet children where they are, from the newborn
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Phoenix Children’s provides care for babies who are born early or with complex medical conditions and need specialized care -- in the NICU and for the early part of their lives. After your baby leaves the NICU, our Newborn Early Screening Team (NEST) provides an in-depth
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Study Led by Phoenix Children’s Shows Genetic Testing Can Change Care for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Research conducted at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix shows genome sequencing can identify specific interventions that change care for individuals with cerebral palsy, the most common cause of physical disability.
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Phoenix Children’s Research Institute Study Identifies FOXF1 Enhancers Involved in Rare Lung Disease
This research provides new clarity on a rare, lethal, genetic lung disease which causes respiratory failure in newborns and infants. It also has implications for more common pulmonary disorders.
Surgical Collaborative
The Phoenix Children’s Surgical Collaborative is a faculty group that was formed to recruit, promote and retain surgeons across all divisions. Faculty collaboratives are being created at health systems across the nation to foster cultures that actively support surgeons as they
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Ketogenic Diet for Seizures in Children A ketogenic diet is a special type of diet that causes the body to make ketones. The diet is very high in fat, and very low in carbohydrates. It includes enough protein to help your child grow. Why the diet is used The diet is sometimes
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Specialty
Neuropsychology at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s specializes in understanding and treating the cognitive, emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents with medical conditions that affect the central nervous system. Our dedicated team of experts