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Fibromyalgia What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues all over the body. It is an ongoing (chronic) condition. It can affect your neck, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks, arms, and legs. The pain may be worse in the
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Coarctation of the Aorta (COA) in Children What is coarctation of the aorta in children? Coarctation of the aorta (COA) is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It means that the aorta is narrower than it should be. The aorta is the large artery that carries
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Aortic Stenosis in Children What is aortic stenosis in children? Aortic stenosis means that your child has a heart valve that is too narrow or is blocked. The aortic valve is 1 of 4 heart valves that keep blood flowing through the heart. The valves make sure blood flows in only
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Craniosynostosis What is craniosynostosis? The skull is made up of 8 bones and joints where the bones of the skull meet (sutures). These sutures allow the skull to grow as an infant grows and develops. Over time, the sutures close and the bones fuse together. This forms the skull
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Infectious Mononucleosis What is infectious mononucleosis (mono)? Infectious mononucleosis is a type of infection. It causes swollen lymph glands, fever, sore throat, and often extreme fatigue. It’s often spread through contact with infected saliva from the mouth. Symptoms can
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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… in our state. We are excited to introduce two patient/family representatives, LaDeidre and Olufisayo, who are part … was an ongoing struggle. Her eldest daughter, now 26, underwent a bone marrow transplant two years ago—a … illness, he recalls that his early adult years, from age 18 to his mid-20s, were especially challenging. …
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Wassim M. Ballan, MD
Division Chief, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program; Associate Medical Director, Infection Prevention Program
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Kyphosis in Children What is kyphosis in children? Kyphosis is a deformity of the backbone (spine). It’s when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in the upper back curve outward more than they should. A child with kyphosis has a back that is abnormally rounded or humpback. The
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… disorders and many types of skeletal dysplasia. We help families like yours cope with the complexity of these rare … outreach. Evaluation Treatment & Management At your child’s visit, your family will meet with members of our team, which … your child and provide care as long as needed, through age 21. Building a Better Future for Children & Adults With Bone …