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If your child needs dialysis, it’s good to know that the experts at Phoenix Children’s are here to provide excellent care and support for your family. In fact, our Erma Bombeck Dialysis Center is the only dedicated outpatient pediatric unit in the state of Arizona, and the only

High Blood Pressure/Hypertension What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. The force is made with each heartbeat as blood is pumped from the heart into the blood vessels. This is called systolic blood pressure. Blood

Introduction to Menopause What is menopause? When a person permanently stops having menstrual periods, this is called menopause. This means they can no longer get pregnant. Many healthcare providers use the term menopause to refer to the period of time when hormone levels start

Psoriatic Arthritis in Children What is psoriatic arthritis in children? Psoriatic arthritis is a rare form of arthritis, or joint inflammation, that affects the skin and joints. It's an ongoing (chronic) autoimmune condition. It causes a red, scaly, itchy rash. It also causes

** Surgery Grand Rounds At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: Understand the complexity of developing new therapies Know the options and outcomes for patients of spina bifida Know about advanced options for care of fetal patients

Children’s Neuroscience Grand Rounds Fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical Uses/Implications in Determining a Diagnosis Learning Objectives Describe the basic principles of MRI imaging. Recognize various applications of MRI sequences to help determine diagnosis

Children’s Neuroscience Grand Rounds Presenter: Michael Kruer, MD Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Learning Objectives: Recognize the expanding indications for pediatric DBS Identify appropriate referral