April 09, 2026

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.

Phoenix Children's Medical Connection

April 08, 2026

AAD Issues Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines

Two companion guidelines provide 41 evidence-based recommendations on treatment and prevention, along with 29 statements on comorbidity associations in patients under 18

Conexiant

April 07, 2026

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.

Phoenix Children's Medical Connection

April 07, 2026

Maternal Diabetes and the Hidden Risk of ROP

Retrospective cohort study links maternal diabetes to increased ROP risk in premature infants

The Ophthalmologist

April 06, 2026

A transposase-derived gene required for human brain development

A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances and featuring Phoenix Children’s investigators Dr. Michael Kruer and Dr. Patricia Cornejo reveals a previously unknown requirement for somatic genetic diversity among neurons in normal brain development.

Phoenix Children's Medical Connection

April 06, 2026

Surgical Systemic Vein Turndown For Thoracic Duct Decompression in Fontan Patients With Protein-Losing Enteropathy: Role of Multimodality Imaging

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.

Phoenix Children's Medical Connection

April 02, 2026

A New Route to Lymphoma Diagnosis

Liquid biopsy detects EBV-positive Burkitt’s cases with high specificity

The Pathologist

April 02, 2026

When Corneal Nerves Fall Silent

Clinical study reveals age-related sensory decline of cornea in aniridia patients

The Ophthalmologist

April 01, 2026

Skeletal, Dentoalveolar, Dental, and Soft-Tissue Effects Following MARPE Treatment: A Review — Table 3

Explore the latest findings on maxillary expansion techniques and their implications for orthodontic treatment success.

Compendium

April 01, 2026

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.

Phoenix Children's Medical Connection