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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Case Report Highlights Heart Transplant for Complex Fontan Patient
This case demonstrates that even patients with highly complex congenital heart disease can safely undergo heart transplantation, offering a life-saving option when Fontan palliation is no longer sufficient.
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Study Examines Surgery vs. Surveillance for Vascular Rings
A recent study from Phoenix Children’s cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons examines how best to manage children with vascular rings, comparing surgical treatment with observation over time.
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Factors That Impact SCPC Outcomes
A recent review led by Arash Sabati, MD, a cardiologist with Phoenix Children's, explores the superior cavopulmonary connection (SCPC), a key procedure for children with.
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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First and only center in Arizona to receive highest designation for advanced life support
Phoenix Children’s has been recognized with the prestigious ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support, achieving Platinum Center of Excellence status from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO).
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Dannah Raz, MD, MPH, Named to Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40
Phoenix Children’s, one of the top-ranked pediatric health systems in the West, announced that Dannah Raz, MD, MPH, division chief of developmental and behavioral pediatrics, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40 for 2026
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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.
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 ...
