Phoenix Children’s Medical Connection
Welcome to Phoenix Children’s Medical Connection. Here you will find the latest in research, clinical innovation and continuing medical education from Phoenix Children’s experts. We hope you find this resource helpful to you and your practice; we invite you to come back often to stay abreast of the latest developments.
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Cardiology and Heart Surgery |View More
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A newly published article in JTCVS Techniques presents an innovative cardiothoracic surgical approach focused on addressing a specific technical challenge while supporting efficiency and reproducibility in the operating room.
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A recent American College of Cardiology expert analysis reviews surgical systemic vein (innominate vein) turndown as a promising treatment for protein?losing enteropathy (PLE) in patients with Fontan circulation.
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National Leadership in Fontan Outcomes Research
A landmark study led by Phoenix Children’s Dr. Deepti Bhat and collaborators has been published in Circulation, one of the most highly regarded and influential journals in cardiovascular medicine.
Fetal Care and Neonatology |View More
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Neurological Injury Paradigm Shifts in CHD Patients
While surgical survival for complex congenital heart disease (CHD) now exceeds 90%, over half of these children still develop significant neurological dysfunction.
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Coarctation of the aorta is a frequently diagnosed congenital heart defect often requiring surgical repair in early infancy.
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Neonatologists have remarkably improved survival rates for low birth weight infants to approximately 90%
Neurology and Neurosurgery |View More
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IPSO Hemorrhagic Stroke Guidelines
The International Pediatric Stroke Organization (IPSO) Hemorrhagic Stroke Guidelines have now been published, featuring contributions from Dr. Janette Mailo of Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
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Recognition and Management of Metabolic Epilepsies
This video presents a clinically grounded overview of recent advances in neurogenetics and precision-based therapies for severe childhood-onset neurological disorders, including Dravet syndrome and related epileptic encephalopathies
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Rett Syndrome - a Multidisciplinary Approach
This presentation by Dr. Terry Grebe and Dr. Venode Narayanan outlines the multidisciplinary clinical management of Rett Syndrome (a neurodevelopmental disorder typically linked to MECP2 mutations) and explores emerging research, including ...
Orthopedics |View More
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Phoenix Children’s Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic
Phoenix Children’s Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) Clinic is focused on preventing fractures, treating bone deformities and providing customized care for each patient.
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Twin Soccer Athletes with Simultaneous ACL Tears - Which Graft Would You Chose?
Identical twins served as soccer team captains for a charter school in west Phoenix. Both suffered anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries during their junior year soccer season within a five-week period.
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First Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infection Course Held in Addis Ababa
In a groundbreaking initiative to advance pediatric healthcare in LMICs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia played host to the inaugural AO Alliance/CURE Children’s Hospital of Ethiopia Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infection Course, bringing together ...
