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Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) What is tetralogy of Fallot? Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a set of 4 congenital heart defects that happen together. Tetralogy refers to the number 4. Congenital means that a baby is born with them. The set of 4 defects are: Narrowing (stenosis) of the
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Care of Children's Mouth and Teeth Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin when a child gets their first tooth or no later than the child's first birthday. Most children should have a dental check-up at least twice each year after that. Some
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Egg Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for egg allergy The key to an allergen-free diet is to not feed your child foods or products containing the food that causes a reaction. The items that your child is allergic to are called allergens. Eggs are a commonly used food
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Angus A. Wilfong, MD
Division Chief, Neurology; Dr. Jerry Cox Endowed Chair in Neurology
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Phoenix Children's Adds Top Surgeon to its Top-Ranked Heart Center
One of the country’s foremost pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons has joined the top-ranked pediatric heart program at Phoenix Children’s. Roosevelt Bryant III, MD, now serves as surgical director of the Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Assist Device Program at Phoenix Children’s Heart Center, ranked 14 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals and one of just 10 congenital cardiothoracic surgery programs in North America to earn the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ highest-achievable three-star rating.
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… Computed Tomography (CT) Home Computed Tomography (CT) What … they’ll be safe and comfortable. For preschoolers, it’s best to discuss the day of the scan; for school-aged … people feel nauseated, but these sensations usually go away after 10 minutes. What to Expect During the CT Scan It’s …
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Introduction to Menopause What is menopause? When a person permanently stops having menstrual periods, this is called menopause. This means they can no longer get pregnant. Many healthcare providers use the term menopause to refer to the period of time when hormone levels start
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Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR) What is total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)? Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is a congenital heart defect. This means that your child is born with it. It happens as the baby’s heart develops during the
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Precocious Puberty What is precocious puberty? Puberty that happens early is called precocious puberty. This means a child's physical signs of sexual maturity develop too soon. This includes breast growth, pubic hair, and voice changes. These are known as secondary sexual
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A More Connected Care Experience: Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Joins Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
Phoenix Children’s announces Phoenix Children's Pediatrics is now a division within Phoenix Children's Medical Group, bringing pediatricians and specialists together under a single leadership. As part of the new structure, the health system appoints Darcey Winterland, MD, to Division Chief of Phoenix Children's Pediatrics.