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Pretend scanner helps children overcome fears
Pretend scanner helps children overcome fears Blog Child Life Imaging Radiology This Kitten Scanner helps children understand scans and makes them feel more comfortable with imaging. Undergoing an MRI or CT scan , also known as a CAT scan, can be …
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Bruises, nosebleeds and fatigue? It could be immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Bruises, nosebleeds and fatigue? It could be immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) Blog Hematology Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Has your child been getting a lot of nosebleeds lately? Have you been noticing strange bruises? Most of the time, …
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Lymphadenopathy in Children What is lymphadenopathy in children? Lymphadenopathy means swelling of the lymph nodes or glands. These are the bean-shaped glands in the neck, armpits, groin, chest, and abdomen. These glands act as filters for lymphatic fluid. This fluid contains
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"I am strong": Nash’s journey to a happy liver
"I am strong": Nash’s journey to a happy liver Blog Liver Cancer Liver Transplant Organ Donation Transplant Hepatoblastoma Nash is strong. Just ask him, and he’ll flex his arm muscles and give you a big grin. He’ll even show you his belly scar, where just …
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Lymphatic Malformations in Children What is a lymphatic malformation in children? A lymphatic malformation is a lymphatic vessel that isn't formed correctly. The vessel traps the lymph fluid and causes cysts to form. Your child may have one or more of these cysts. Lymphatic
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Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care
Blazing a trail for pediatric dystonia care Blog Deep brain stimulation (DBS) Dystonia Movement Disorders Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Dystonia is an often-misunderstood neurologic condition. Dr. Michael Kruer , director of the …
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Heart Murmurs in Children What are heart murmurs in children? Heart murmurs are extra or abnormal sounds made by turbulent blood flowing through the heart. Murmurs are graded on a scale of 1 to 6, based on how loud they are. One means a very faint murmur. Six means a murmur that
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A heart for Harrison
A heart for Harrison Blog Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Transplant Heart Transplant When 2-year-old Harrison comes to Phoenix Children’s for his appointments, he doesn’t meet a stranger. Known for his joyful dancing and giggles, the toddler …
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Living day by day and never giving up: Sebastian’s story
Living day by day and never giving up: Sebastian’s story Blog Down Syndrome NICU Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care Fetal Care Maria and Paul were thrilled to learn they were expecting a baby and were eager to add another child to their family. …
