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Substance Use Disorder or Dependence What is substance use disorder or dependence? Substance use disorder (SUD) Substance use disorder (SUD) is a recognized health condition. It refers to the use of illegal or legal substances in a harmful way. Alcohol is the most commonly used
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You may never meet us, but the specialists who make up Phoenix Children’s Pathology Department play an essential role in your child’s care. Think of pathologists as medical detectives. We work behind the scenes to analyze blood, body fluids and tissue samples. We give your child
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Your “To Do List” to Recharge Your Brain for a Healthier You
For many of us, it’s difficult to remember the last time we woke up feeling rested, full of energy and excited about the day ahead. Many of us feel exhausted and stressed, despite all the technologies we have available to be more efficient and connected. While it may seem that
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Contact Dermatitis in Children What is contact dermatitis in children? Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction from contact with certain substances. The substances may be: Irritants. These cause direct skin irritation and inflammation. They are the most common cause of contact
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis in the Newborn What is necrotizing enterocolitis in the newborn? Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious, life-threatening illness in newborns. It happens when tissue in the mucus lining of the intestines gets inflamed. This inflammation damages and
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For Parents: Bicycle, In-Line Skating, Skateboard, and Scooter Safety Safety statistics Bikes, in-line skating, skateboarding, and scooters are very popular among children between ages 5 and 14. These activities are a great form of exercise. But without protective gear, they can
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Sometimes, life can be hard. And for children and adolescents facing a particularly tough road – whether it’s a new diagnosis or an ongoing struggle with a mental disorder – the daily challenges of just being a kid can become tough to navigate. The pediatric psychiatry program at
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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… through and keep fighting and striving,” says Jacqueline, 27, a Phoenix Children’s patient living with sickle cell … is currently enrolled in cosmetology school with the goal of opening a mobile salon. She also has a personal mission … adulthood. Learning self-advocacy starts at home. Jackie recalls that at a young age, as she grew more aware of her …
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Your Referral to the Seating and Mobility Clinic The Seating and Mobility Clinic (SMC) at Phoenix Children’s is open to patients up to 21 years of age, provided their disability originated in childhood and they continue to receive care from other specialists at Phoenix Children’s