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Recording available for internal use only. Please contact the Office of CME to receive access to the recorded session: cme [at] phoenixchildrens.com Presenter: Samantha Calvin, PhD, MBA, MHI, Director, Edson Human Trafficking Awareness Program, Arizona State University Arizona is

Delayed Puberty What is delayed puberty? Puberty that happens late is called delayed puberty. This means a child's physical signs of sexual maturity don’t appear by age 12 to 13 in girls or age 13 to 14 in boys. This includes breast or testicle growth but can also include pubic

Session Objectives: Attempt to define ankyloglossia and determine how it is diagnosed. Review common breastfeeding difficulties, and how it may be related to ankyloglossia. Learn indications for treatment for symptomatic ankyloglossia, including the various options for procedures

Urticaria (Hives) in Children What are hives? Hives (urticaria) are a sudden outbreak of red, itchy, and swollen areas on the skin. Hives can happen alone or as part of a severe allergic reaction. This condition often happens as an allergic reaction from eating certain foods or

Truncus Arteriosus (TA) What is truncus arteriosus? Truncus arteriosus is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It happens when there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Normally, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are separate. In

At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: Describe Common In-Office emergencies encountered by the general pediatrician Prioritize and implement stabilizing care using commonly available formulary and supplies while awaiting emergency medical services

Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is when scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. This stops the liver from working normally. Cirrhosis is a long-term (chronic) liver disease. The damage to your liver builds up over time. The liver is your body’s

The Third Trimester Prenatal visits during the third trimester During the second and third trimester prenatal visits, your healthcare provider may check the following things. Exactly what they check depends on your current health condition and the health of the fetus: Any current

Heart Failure in Children What is heart failure in children? The heart is a muscle that pumps oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body. When you have heart failure, the heart is not able to pump as well as it should. Blood and fluid may back up into the lungs (congestive heart