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Lupus What is lupus? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is an autoimmune disease that causes your body’s immune system to attack its own cells and tissues. It causes episodes of inflammation to various parts of the body. It can affect your joints, tendons, and skin. It
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Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
… Blog Glanzmann thrombasthenia Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Photo credit to Ace Fanning Photography Theo, age 4, is … older son previously received care. They knew this was a place they could expect world-class care for the whole … from experience that the care patients receive there is the best,” Emily said. Early diagnosis sets the stage for …
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Dental Sealants What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings that are bonded to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars and premolars). Sealants are very good at preventing tooth decay (cavities). They work very well on the back teeth. These teeth
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Effects of Stroke What are the effects of stroke? The effects of stroke vary from person to person. They are based on the type, severity, location, and number of strokes. The brain is very complex. Each part of the brain has a certain function or ability. When an area of the
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Neurocutaneous Syndromes in Children What are neurocutaneous syndromes in children? Neurocutaneous syndromes are disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, organs, skin, and bones. The diseases are lifelong conditions that can cause tumors to grow in these areas. They can also
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Rehabilitation is an important medical specialty that focuses on reducing disability and restoring and maintaining optimal health. The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialists at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s help children and adolescents with
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Constipation in Children What is constipation in children? Constipation is when a child has very hard stools and has fewer bowel movements than normal. It is a very common gastrointestinal (GI) problem. Signs that a child has constipation include: Having fewer bowel movements
