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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Blog August has been designated as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month . This awareness every year provides a unique opportunity to update knowledge, educate and give thanks: Knowledge of …

Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts Blog Dermatology Psoriasis Psoriasis - from the Greek word “psora” = “itch,” meaning “itching condition.” Psoriasis can develop at any age, from infancy to adulthood, and approximately one-third …

Kayla is full of heart, despite hypoplastic left heart syndrome Blog Heart Month Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care Kayla may technically only have half a heart, but in spirit, she has enough heart to fill an entire …

Remembering Maddox: The story of a heart warrior Blog Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Organ Donation Transplant Heart Month The most vivid memory Tyler has of his son Maddox’s time at Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care is the smiling faces. From the …

February is Heart Month: Four Things to Know About Cardiac Arrest in Children Blog Heart Month Cardiology Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly or unexpectedly stops pumping. It may not be something you expect to happen in children, but it can. …

How parents can recognize anxiety in kids and help them cope Blog Mental Health Psychology Anxiety Anxiety-related conditions among children and young adults are on the rise. Dr. Chelsea Tobin is a pediatric psychologist at Phoenix Children’s. Here, she …