1031-1040 of 3430 Results Found
Condition
Posterior Urethral Valves in Children What are posterior urethral valves in children? Posterior urethral valves are a problem with the urethra in a boy. The urethra is the tube that drains urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Posterior urethral valves are small
Condition
Fibromyalgia in Children, Adolescents and Teens What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues around the body. It is an ongoing (chronic) condition. It can affect the neck, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks, arms and legs. The
Article
#MackyStrong: A 2-year-old boy’s remarkable journey battling and beating cancer
… and Blood Disorders A child's spirit often outshines the toughest challenges. Mack’s remarkable and unexpected … Mack had a large mass on his chest, pushing on his airway and major blood vessels. A CT scan confirmed the … 14 – Valentine’s Day – Mack went home for the first time in 26 days. Mack's family found themselves enveloped in a …
Condition
Staying Healthy After Menopause The key to staying youthful and active after menopause is good nutrition and regular physical activity. Nutrition after menopause As you age, your nutritional needs change. Before menopause, you should have about 1,000 mg of calcium daily. After
Condition
Sports Safety for Kids Playing sports is great for children and adults. It has both physical and psychological benefits. Sports can increase physical coordination, fitness, and self-esteem. They also teach important lessons about teamwork and self-discipline. Sports injuries are
Student Programming
The Child Life and Therapeutic Arts programs at Phoenix Children’s offer several student learning opportunities. Through these programs, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue certification in their respective fields. If you’re a student actively pursuing a
Condition
Tricuspid Atresia What is tricuspid atresia? Tricuspid atresia (TA) is a heart defect present at birth (congenital). It occurs when the tricuspid valve doesn’t form, or only partly forms. Normally the tricuspid valve is located between the right upper chamber (atrium) and the
Condition
Diaphragmatic Hernia in Children What are diaphragmatic hernias in children? A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs in about 1 in 2,500 newborns. It happens in a baby during pregnancy. In this condition, there’s an opening in your baby’s diaphragm. This is the
Condition
Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 in Children What are trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 in children? Trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 are genetic disorders. They include a combination of birth defects. This includes severe learning problems and health problems that affect nearly every organ in the