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
Cone Procedure to Treat Ebstein's Anomaly
Advancing modern medicine can improve long-term outcomes for pediatric congenital heart defects. Although relatively rare, Ebstein's anomaly
At Phoenix Children’s, doctors want to do more than see if a treatment simply works. “They want to know if it has the ability to bring about change in current care,” says Wayne J. Franklin, co-director of Phoenix Children’s Heart Center ...
Contribution of Fetal MRI in Fetuses with CHD
Increasing evidence supports an association among congenital heart disease (CHD), structural brain lesions on neuroimaging, and increased risk of neurodevelopmental delay and other structural anomalies.
Fetal Care and Neonatology |View More
CDH Program at Phoenix Children's Reveals the Positive Power of Teamwork.
Phoenix Children's Building New NICU
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric health systems, today announced the construction of a new 44,000-square-foot neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), slated to open next year at Phoenix Children’s Hospital — Thomas Campus.
After a recent expansion of its pediatric palliative care program, Phoenix Children’s now offers customized, coordinated care to expectant parents who learn their baby has a serious congenital anomaly.
Neurology and Neurosurgery |View More
Addressing the Complexity of Cerebral Palsy Care
At the Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, the research group of pediatric movement disorders neurologist, Dr. Michael Kruer, is leading efforts to better capture individual differences in CP through multi-dimensional phenotyping.
Health Information Technology to Improve Care of Patients with Chronic Medical Conditions
Over the past two decades, digital health has emerged as a key driver of healthcare safety, quality and efficiency.
Concussions During Adolescence Can Lead to Persisting and Late-Onset Symptoms
More than half the population will receive a concussion at some point in their life. Adolescents, especially girls, are at the highest risk for persisting and late-onset symptoms.
Orthopedics |View More
100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Orthopedic Programs
Becker's is thrilled to highlight the orthopedic programs of 100 hospitals and health systems across the U.S.
Sports Medicine: Expert Care for Young Athletes
With sports, injuries are often part of the game. Pediatric sports medicine specialist Eric Bowman, DO, talks about caring for young athletes as well as Phoenix Children’s growth in the East Valley.
Prenatal Radiographic Evaluation of Congenital Transverse Limb Deficiencies
Congenital transverse deficiencies are horizontal deficiencies of the long bones that occur with a reported incidence as high 0.38%. They can occur alone or represent a manifestation of a various clinical syndromes.
