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Knee Pain and Problems Brief anatomy of the knee The knee is a vulnerable joint. It bears a great deal of stress from everyday activities, such as lifting and kneeling, and from high-impact activities, such as jogging and aerobics. The knee is formed by these parts: Tibia. This
Cleft Palate
Cleft palate is a term that describes a separation in the roof of the mouth. It happens when the tissue that makes up the roof of the mouth, called the palate, does not join completely before birth. The palate usually forms between the sixth and ninth weeks of pregnancy. The gap
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Major Depression in Adolescents and Teens What is major depression? Major depression, also known as clinical depression or unipolar depression, is classified as a type of affective disorder (also called mood disorder) that goes beyond the day's ordinary ups and downs, and has
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Scabies in Children What is scabies in children? Scabies are tiny mites on the skin. They cause a small red rash and intense itching. This infection is very contagious. It often spreads from child to child while children are sleeping together in the same bed or have close
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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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IgA Vasculitis in Children What is IgA vasculitis in children? IgA vasculitis is also called Henoch-Schönlein purpura. It's not contagious. It involves swelling (inflammation) of small blood vessels. The swollen blood vessels leak into the skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys
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Inguinal Hernia in Children What is an inguinal hernia in children? A hernia occurs when a part of the intestine or other abdominal tissue pushes through a weakness in the belly (abdominal) muscles. A soft bulge shows up under the skin where the hernia is. A hernia in the groin
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Phoenix Children’s, SRP Partner to Implement New, Innovative Approach to Reduce Child Drownings
In an effort to improve water safety messaging and reduce child drownings in Arizona, SRP is supporting Phoenix Children’s by partnering to support the health system’s drowning prevention curriculum to pediatricians’ practices statewide.
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Omphalocele What is an omphalocele? An omphalocele is a birth defect. It happens when your baby is forming during pregnancy. In this condition, some of your baby's abdominal organs poke out (protrude) from the belly through the belly button (umbilicus). A clear (translucent)
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Uterine Fibroids What are uterine fibroids? Fibroids are firm, dense tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. About 1 in 5 to 1 in 2 women of reproductive age have fibroids, but not all are diagnosed. Fibroids are very common