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X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia in Children What is X-linked agammaglobulinemia in children? X-linked agammaglobulinemia is a rare genetic disease. It causes a weakened immune system. It is also known as Bruton's agammaglobulinemia. X-linked means that the gene that causes this
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Researcher Spotlights – March 2022
Researcher Spotlights – March 2022 Blog Researcher Spotlights We are changing the landscape of healthcare every day. Each month, Phoenix Children’s Research spotlights leading physicians and other clinical leaders for their work in the areas of Research, …
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Allergy There are many things to consider when a child is affected by allergies. Listed in the directory below are some of these considerations, for which we have provided a brief overview. All About Allergy Types of Allergens Symptomatic Conditions of Allergy Diagnostic
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Anaphylaxis in Children What is anaphylaxis in children? Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening reaction to an allergen. An allergen is something that your child is allergic to. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. Your child can have a reaction to an allergen within seconds or
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A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist
A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist Blog Staff Stories Child Life Did you know Phoenix Children’s received a grant from Panda Express to expand our Child Life services to outpatient clinics on the Thomas campus? In October 2021, a …
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Brain Injury Awareness Month – Concussion Prevention
Brain Injury Awareness Month – Concussion Prevention Blog Injury Prevention Traumatic Brain Injury In raising five active children, one of the hardest things I have dealt with were head injuries. Throughout the years my boys played football, my daughters …
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Atopic Dermatitis in Children What is atopic dermatitis in children? Atopic dermatitis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes red, dry, itchy, scaly skin. It’s a very common condition in babies and children. It usually first appears between ages 3 and 6 months. What
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Contact Dermatitis in Children What is contact dermatitis in children? Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction from contact with certain substances. The substances may be: Irritants. These cause direct skin irritation and inflammation. They are the most common cause of contact
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Common Variable Immunodeficiency in Children What is common variable immunodeficiency in children? Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immunodeficiency problem that causes a child to have a low level of antibodies and a decreased responsiveness to some vaccines. This
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Fighting like a girl
Fighting like a girl Blog Aerodigestive NEST Clinic NICU Phoenix Children’s Fetal Care Center Fetal Care Adalynn was born with complex medical needs that increased her risk for developmental delays. But every day, the now 2-year-old embraces life – …
