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Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program
The Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program at Phoenix Children’s is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and provides comprehensive care and support for over 250 adult patients with cystic fibrosis. We are committed to the multi-disciplinary model of care that is the basis for all
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Wisdom Teeth Extraction What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the last 4 permanent teeth to appear in the back of the mouth at the top and bottom. They often first appear in young adults between the ages of 17 to 21. They are also called third molars., If wisdom teeth do not
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Medicine Rashes in Children What are medicine rashes in children? Medicine rashes are the body’s reaction to a certain medicine. You may also hear these called drug rashes. The type of rash that occurs depends on the type of medicine that is causing it. Rashes can range from mild
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What Are Red Blood Cells? Red blood cells carry fresh oxygen all over the body. This is important to your health. Red blood cells are round with a flattish, indented center, like doughnuts without a hole. Your healthcare provider can check on the size, shape, and health of your
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Staying Healthy After Menopause The key to staying youthful and active after menopause is good nutrition and regular physical activity. Nutrition after menopause As you age, your nutritional needs change. Before menopause, you should have about 1,000 mg of calcium daily. After
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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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Breathing Problems What might breathing problems mean in a newborn? Babies breathe much faster than older children and adults. A newborn's normal breathing rate is about 40 to 60 times per minute. This may slow to 30 to 40 times per minute when the baby is sleeping. A baby’s
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Phoenix Children’s provides comprehensive celiac testing and care for children with celiac disease. Celiac disease damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Most children with celiac disease have abdominal symptoms
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Christopher L. Lindblade, MD
Medical Director, Fetal Cardiology Program; Program Director, Fourth Year Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship
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