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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 …

A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell Blog Bone Marrow Transplant Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders In the heartwarming journey of Karma and Kiana, twin sisters with sickle cell disease, a …

Embracing Inner Strength and Community: Eashani's Inspiring Journey with Thalassemia Blog Thalassemia Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders “Thalassemia is part of who I am. It’s not a defining characteristic, but like most other people with this …

High School Senior Celebrates Cancer-Free Milestone Blog Leukemia Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders When he was just 13 months old, Brett had open heart surgery at Phoenix Children’s to repair a ventricular septal defect – a hole in the wall (septum) …

Innovation, dedication, tenacity and love: LJ's Story Blog Dystonia Hypermanganesemia with dystonia Pediatric Movement Disorders Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Five-year-old LJ is named for his grandfather Leonard – a name that means …