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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy in children? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic condition that weakens your child’s muscles. It is the most common muscular dystrophy, a kind of inherited muscle disease. DMD causes weakness
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Ways to increase comfort and calm
Ways to increase comfort and calm Blog Pain Psychology Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Chances are you have felt pain at some point - burned your mouth, pinched your fingers in a drawer, sprained your ankle. Thank goodness you felt …
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Astrocytoma in Children What is an astrocytoma in children? An astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor. A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord. The main parts of the
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MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story
MECP2 duplication syndrome - Jackson’s story Blog Genetics MECP2 Duplication Syndrome Neurology Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Three years ago, Jessica experienced a healthy first pregnancy and healthy delivery. She and her husband …
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Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story
Giving back to honor her son’s life: Dominic’s story Blog Epilepsy Genetics GRIN1 Neurocritical Care Neurology Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s As a trained nurse, Samantha knew …
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How ECMO helped Kate survive and thrive
How ECMO helped Kate survive and thrive Blog Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Feeding Tube Rehabilitation Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) In April 2015, Carolyn and John welcomed their fourth child, Kate, into the world. Although Kate was …
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Toe-to-hand transfer gives Loni freedom to scooter with ease
Toe-to-hand transfer gives Loni freedom to scooter with ease Patient Stories Surgery Patient Stories Plastic Surgery Scooters are popular among young children. They help develop gross and fine motor skills and enable kids to become more independent while …
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Truncus Arteriosus (TA) What is truncus arteriosus? Truncus arteriosus is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It happens when there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Normally, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are separate. In
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Phoenix Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic celebrates a decade of success
Phoenix Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic celebrates a decade of success Blog Asthma Atopic dermatitis Food Allergies Immune deficiencies Seasonal allergies Allergy & Immunology When Phoenix Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic opened its …
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Bethanie’s cancer journey: A story of resilience, courage and triumph over all
Bethanie’s cancer journey: A story of resilience, courage and triumph over all Blog Leukemia Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Daniel and Stephanie vividly describe their 6-year-old daughter, Bethanie, as a bundle of energy, spunk and boundless …
