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Phoenix Children’s is the only hospital in Arizona to offer a dedicated Celiac Disease Clinic for children and teens. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that requires a strict gluten-free diet to avoid symptoms and other complications. The experts in the Celiac Disease
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… differences in children. Our team of pediatric specialists combines advanced expertise with the latest techniques to … such as Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Loeys Diez syndrome. While the depression in the chest can be …
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Children What is osteogenesis imperfecta in children? Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare inherited (genetic) bone disorder that is present at birth. It's also known as brittle bone disease. A child born with OI may have soft bones that break
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Children What is spinal muscular atrophy in children? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disease of the nerves and muscles caused by certain genes. It affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord. It causes muscle wasting and weakness. What causes
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Headaches in Children What is a headache in children? A headache is pain or discomfort in one or more areas of the head or face. Headaches can happen once in a while. Or they may happen often. Headaches are often divided into two groups, based on what causes them: Primary
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… that embraces change and holds ourselves accountable for outcomes. The Professional Practice department supports … Phoenix Children’s, we encourage you to visit our Careers website or reach out to Human Resources. We’re happy to …
Surgery and Trauma Research
The Pediatric Surgery and Trauma Research Program at Phoenix Children's stands at the forefront of advancing pediatric surgical care through rigorous research. This dynamic program undertakes both retrospective and prospective clinical studies. It addresses a broad spectrum of
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy in children? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic condition that weakens your child’s muscles. It is the most common muscular dystrophy, a kind of inherited muscle disease. DMD causes weakness
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Achondroplasia in Children What is achondroplasia in a child? Achondroplasia is the most common type of rare genetic bone disorder. The strong, flexible tissue called cartilage is not converted into bone as it is normally. This causes a series of signs, such as short arms and