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Pollen and Children What is pollen? Each grain of pollen is tiny (microscopic). When there is a lot of pollen together, it becomes a fine yellow powder. It's made of the male reproductive cells of flowering plants, trees, grasses, and weeds. It's the most common cause of hay
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Dialysis in Children What is dialysis? Dialysis is a procedure that is done routinely on people who have acute or chronic kidney (renal) failure. It filters waste and extra fluid from the blood. That is something that would normally be done by the kidneys. Dialysis may also be
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Ketogenic diet therapy is an effective treatment option for a variety of seizures and metabolic disorders. By achieving a state of ketosis, where the body primarily uses fat rather than carbohydrates for energy, the ketogenic diet can dramatically impact the frequency of seizures
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mammograms What are the benefits of screening mammography? Today's high-quality screening mammogram is the best tool available to detect breast cancer before lumps can be felt or symptoms appear. You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if
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Diet for Lactose Intolerance What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is the name of the sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance occurs when your body can’t break down all the lactose in the foods you eat. Symptoms of lactose intolerance include: Diarrhea Gas Bloating Stomach pain
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Our Patient Family Advisors work with Phoenix Children’s leaders, providers and staff to develop resources for patients and families. These resources give you access to helpful tools created by families who’ve gone through a similar experience. Use the following resources as you
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Risks of Pregnancy Over Age 30 Many women wait until later in life to have children. In the U.S., birth rates for women in their 30s are at the highest levels in four decades. But an older mother may be at increased risk for things such as: Miscarriage Birth defects Twins High
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… condition, you’re a teen preparing for your first visit to a gynecologist, or you’re a young adult needing any … departments across the hospital to ensure that patients always have the medical expertise they need, wherever they are … adults. Phoenix Children’s is proud to offer one of only 14 fellowship programs for pediatric and adolescent …
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… (weakening of cartilage in the large airways) or pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the … oxygen or other equipment and services if needed Virtual visits for routine follow-up and for help with equipment or … with BPD are at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory …
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Phoenix Children’s Research Institute Study Identifies FOXF1 Enhancers Involved in Rare Lung Disease
This research provides new clarity on a rare, lethal, genetic lung disease which causes respiratory failure in newborns and infants. It also has implications for more common pulmonary disorders.