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Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain and spinal cord. MS is unpredictable. The symptoms of MS can range from mild to disabling, such as losing the
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Rachel A. Mariani, MD
Medical Director, Hematology, Flow Cytometry, Hematopathology
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At Phoenix Children’s, we offer programs and services to diagnose and treat a wide range of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and metabolic bone conditions. During your clinic visit, your family can meet with multiple specialists in one place, making the evaluation and treatment
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Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) in Children What is DBA in children? Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder. Children with DBA don't make enough red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to all other cells in the body. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow, the
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Phobias in Children What are phobias in children? A phobia is an excessive fear of a certain object or situation. It’s a fear that lasts for at least 6 months. It is a type of anxiety disorder. These are some different types of phobias: Specific phobia. A child has anxiety when
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Substance Use Disorder or Dependence What is substance use disorder or dependence? Substance use disorder (SUD) Substance use disorder (SUD) is a recognized health condition. It refers to the use of illegal or legal substances in a harmful way. Alcohol is the most commonly used
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Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy in children? Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is one of the muscular dystrophies. These are a group of rare, inherited muscle diseases (myopathies). EDMD causes weakness in your child
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Look before you lock: Preventing pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths
… Vehicular Heatstroke Phoenix Children’s Center for Family Health and Safety I became a mom at a young age. … have died due to pediatric vehicular heatstroke since 1998. More than half of the children were unknowingly left … Force yourself to go to the back seat. Put your purse, briefcase, laptop, cell phone in the back seat. This will remind …
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)? A baby born to a person who drinks alcohol during pregnancy can have many problems. This is called fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASD includes: Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). This is