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Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy in children? Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is one of the muscular dystrophies. These are a group of rare, inherited muscle diseases (myopathies). EDMD causes weakness in your child
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Screening Tests for Common Diseases What is a screening test? A screening test is done to find possible health problems or diseases in people who don't have any symptoms of disease. The goal is to find a problem early enough to lower the risk for the disease. Or to find it early
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Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality affecting approximately 1 of every 700 babies born in the United States. Each child is unique, and a Down syndrome diagnosis is just one aspect of who they are. The Down Syndrome Clinic at Phoenix Children’s is led by a
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Getting needed accommodations and services from your school teams
… to perform in school. Now you must delve into the world of special education that comes with a host of unfamiliar … as Child Find. Do your homework Prior to making this first call, you may need to do some homework to pinpoint the … called Prior Written Notice detailing the team’s decision. Best attitude for success How you are received by the team …
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Sports Nutrition: Giving Young Athletes an Edge
Sports nutrition can help young athletes perform better. Learn more from the Sports Medicine experts at Phoenix Children’s.
Integrated Care Coordination
PCCN offers a comprehensive Integrated Care Coordination (ICC) program to patients aligned with its partnered health plans and its participating provider membership. Care coordination reaches across medical and nonmedical domains to address interrelated medical, social
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Phoenix Children’s Appoints New Division Chief to Lead Neuropsychology Specialty
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, appointed a new division chief to lead the vital area of pediatric neuropsychology. Ashley M. Whitaker, PhD, ABPP-CN, recently joined Phoenix Children’s and offers key leadership and expertise to grow the health system’s recognized neuropsychology program.
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… medical doctors who focus on caring for children and typically visit your child every day they are in the hospital. … details about the plan for that day. As an important member of your child’s care team, we want you to ask questions and … in special circumstances, particularly those between 18 and 26 years old. These patients benefit from an adult medicine …
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Diabetes During Pregnancy: Risks to the Baby What types of diabetes can happen in pregnancy? When a baby is born to a mother with diabetes, the baby is at risk for problems. People with diabetes have high levels of sugar in their blood (hyperglycemia). Over time, this can lead to