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Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease
… Personal Insights Into Sickle Cell Disease Blog Phoenix Children’s recently … Cell Foundation of Arizona and members of the sickle cell community, aims to understand and learn about SCD at the … that offers respite care for parents during inpatient visits, help with errands, babysitting and emotional …
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Breast Health: Preventive Care Breast self-awareness Finding breast cancer early is the main goal of routine breast care. That's why it's so important to follow a plan for preventive care. Finding problems early gives you the best chance of successful treatment. Routine care can
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Neil R. Friedman, MBChB
Director, Clinical Transformation; Diane and Bruce Halle Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurosciences
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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
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When your child needs care – whether it’s a routine checkup, help with an illness or ongoing support for a complex condition – you want to know they’re in the right hands. At Phoenix Children’s, we offer care that is designed to meet children where they are, from the newborn
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Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system, which is made up of the brain and spinal cord. MS is unpredictable. The symptoms of MS can range from mild to disabling, such as losing the
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Perimenopause What is perimenopause? Perimenopause is the transitional time around menopause. Menopause is when a woman’s periods stop. It’s marked by changes in the menstrual cycle, along with other physical and emotional symptoms. This time can last 2 to 8 years. During this
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Dermoid Cyst in Children What are dermoid cysts in children? A dermoid cyst is a collection of tissue under the skin. It may contain hair follicles, oil, and sweat glands. In some cases, it may contain bone, teeth, or nerves. A dermoid cyst may appear at birth or soon after
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Femoral Anteversion in Children What is femoral anteversion in children? Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thighbone (femur). The femur is the bone that is located between the hip and the knee. This health problem causes a child’s knees and feet to turn inward. The