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Oral Health and Dental Specialists What is a general dentist (DDS or DMD)? To become a general dentist, a person must graduate from dental school and have either a DDS or a DMD degree: DDS. Doctor of dental surgery DMD. Doctor of dental medicine There is no difference between the
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Mastitis What is mastitis? Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast tissue. Infections may or may not occur with mastitis. It often affects women who are breastfeeding. What causes mastitis? Mastitis may occur because of sore or cracked nipples, latch problems, plugged ducts
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Caring for the Birth Parent: Physically and Emotionally Postpartum care for the birth parent After having your baby, you will continue to be watched and get pain relief, if needed. You and your baby usually stay at the hospital for a couple of days to recover. What does
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Phoenix Children’s Promotes Mike Meekins to Senior Vice President of Operations
Meekins will advance operational leadership to better serve children and families across the region
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Phoenix Children’s has established the following guidelines for arranging interviews, filming or photo opportunities. These guidelines apply to in-person interviews on any Phoenix Children’s campus, as well as virtual interviews with physicians, nurses, staff and/or patient
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Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease) What is diabetic kidney disease? Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is kidney disease that is due to diabetes. It is also called diabetic nephropathy. Nephropathy means your kidneys aren't working normally. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are the most
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Achalasia in Children What is achalasia in a child? Achalasia is a rare disease that makes it hard to swallow foods and liquids. In achalasia, there is a problem with the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (esophagus). The muscles that make the esophagus
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Treatment for a Child's Allergy to Dust or Pollen Your child's doctor will consider your child's age, overall health, how severe the allergic reaction was, and other factors when advising treatment. The three ways to treat allergies that work best are: Avoiding the allergen
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Osteoporosis What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This puts the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. What causes osteoporosis? Researchers don't know the exact cause for
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Polio (Poliomyelitis) What is polio? Poliomyelitis is commonly called polio. It's an infectious disease. It is caused by 1 of 3 types of poliovirus. Polio is easily spread from person to person. The poliovirus is a virus that can cause paralysis. But most people who are infected