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Facts About Diabetes What is diabetes? When you have diabetes, your body has a problem with insulin. It doesn't make enough insulin or can't use the insulin it makes (insulin resistance). Insulin is a hormone released by the pancreas. It helps sugar (glucose) enter your cells to
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Retinopathy of Prematurity What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye problem that can happen to premature babies. The retina lines the back of the eye. It receives light as it comes through the pupil. From there, the optic nerve sends signals to the
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Appendicitis in Children What is appendicitis in children? Appendicitis is a painful swelling, inflammation, and infection of the appendix. It's a medical emergency because the appendix can burst or rupture. This is serious and can lead to more widespread infection. If not
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… failure has a diseased heart that can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s demands. Symptoms may include fatigue, … inform families and guide presurgical planning, such as the best use of MCS to support heart function. Our work has led … Doctors remove the machine once the new heart is in place and is beating on its own. Transplant surgery can take …
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Toy and Battery Safety
With the holidays around the corner, parents, family and friends are beginning to shop for the perfect gifts for the children in their lives. It is important to make informed purchase decisions for toys and other gifts. Before you tackle any cyber sales or purchase in-store deals, be sure to follow these safety recommendations to keep your child safe year-round.
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Rise in MIS-C cases: Here’s what you need to know
… Rise in MIS-C cases: Here’s what you need to know Blog Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care … care If parents suspect their child might have MIS-C, a visit to their pediatrician or emergency department should … 4. MIS-C can’t spread between children This condition isn’t communicable, but COVID-19 is highly contagious. Families …
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Expertise in treating Tourette syndrome
… Expertise in treating Tourette syndrome Blog Movement Disorders Neurodevelopmental … (TS) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that becomes evident in early childhood or adolescents. It is part … to evaluate and discuss patients whose needs are not best met by independent specialty evaluations. We also work …
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury What is an acute spinal cord injury (SCI)? The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body. Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is due to a traumatic injury. The injury may cause a bruise (contusion)
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The pediatric experts at Phoenix Children’s Primary & Complex Care provide coordinated, compassionate care for children with a wide range of medical needs. From routine checkups, preventive care and vaccines to treatment for illnesses and coordinated management for complex
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New Sleep Recommendations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine For the First Time Defining How Much Sleep Children Need
A physician with Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital has helped create new recommendations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), defining how much sleep children need. Matthew Troester, DO, pediatric neurologist, is one of 13 sleep medicine experts from around the world who developed the recommendations. This is the first time AASM has made sleep recommendations for children, and it will change the way doctors advise parents on how much sleep children should get every day.