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Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) in Children What is an atrial septal defect in children? The atrial septum is the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart (right and left atria). An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal hole in this wall. ASD is a heart problem that is
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Atrioventricular (AV) Canal Defect in Children What is an atrioventricular canal defect in a child? An atrioventricular (AV) canal defect is a congenital heart defect. This means that your child is born with it. AV canal defect is a large hole in the center of the heart. It is
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Pneumonia in Children What is pneumonia in children? Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It can be mild or serious. Pneumonia is generally more common in children younger than 5 years old. What causes pneumonia in a child? Pneumonia is most often caused by bacteria or viruses
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Coronary Heart Disease What is coronary heart disease? Coronary heart disease happens when the innermost layer of the coronary arteries becomes inflamed and narrowed. This is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque. These deposits may start in childhood and continue
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Top Adult Congenital Cardiologist Wayne J. Franklin, MD, Joins Phoenix Children’s
The Phoenix Children’s Heart Center, a top 10 program for pediatric cardiology and pediatric heart surgery as ranked by US News & World Report, is proud to announce Wayne J. Franklin, MD, as Co-Director of the Heart Center, Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease program and Chair of Adult Medicine at Phoenix Children’s.
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… expert pediatric rheumatologists who are adept in providing both broad and specialized care. This fellowship spans three … to intensive training in pediatric rheumatology, encompassing both inpatient and outpatient care experiences. …
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Tips for a Safer, Healthier Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and kids everywhere are getting ready for haunted houses, costume creations and tasty treats. Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday and with a bit of planning and preparation, you and your family can enjoy the spooky season safely. We’ve shared these tips to help you keep your family safe and healthy.
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How to Safely Exercise in the Heat
… as high school football players, may have cooling tubs on site. These tubs are used to lower the body temperature when … an athlete has suspected heat stroke. Prevention is the best way to avoid heat illness. One of the ways to combat the heat is by staying well-hydrated before, during …
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… dysplasia. We help families like yours cope with the complexity of these rare conditions, and we use the latest … therapies and management tools to give your child the best possible care and quality of life. Our program combines … relationship with the OI Foundation, we are a new clinical site for the NIH-funded Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium of …
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Unique partnership offers instruction on clinical social work with children
… and their families. The internship will pair students with both a Medical Social Worker and an Outpatient Mental Health … ability to provide this level of care—directly serving our community—some students may find this is exactly where they …
