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Meckel Diverticulum What is Meckel diverticulum? Meckel diverticulum is a small pouch in the lower wall of the small intestine. The normal intestine does not have a pouch. It’s near where the small and large intestines meet. The pouch is left over from when your child’s digestive
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… navel or belly button Undescended testes Failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum Congenital … congenital defects that include disorders of the heart, pericardium, sternum, diaphragm and the anterior abdominal wall …
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Ear deformities in newborns and ear molding
… into 2 categories: deformations and malformations. Both categories resulted change in the size or shape of the … old for ear molding? Results with ear molding are generally best if applied during the first 1-2 weeks of life; however, …
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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes
One of the most important things that competitive youth athletes need to be aware of is that overtraining can lead to overuse injuries. By following tips from Phoenix Children’s, young athletes can be better prepared to prevent overuse injuries that could keep them out of the game.
Bike and Wheeled Sports Safety
Our Injury Prevention Program at Phoenix Children’s will help you protect children when they’re on the move – from walking paths and bike trails to skate parks. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), more children ages 5 to 14 go to emergency rooms for bicycle
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Maintaining Weight Loss Benefits of maintaining weight loss Losing weight is hard for many people. But it's even more challenging to keep the weight off. Many people who lose a large amount of weight have problems keeping it off over time. One theory is that people who eat fewer
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Imperforate Anus in Children What is imperforate anus in children? Imperforate anus is a problem that your child is born with. It happens when your child has a blocked or missing anus. The final part of the digestive tract is the rectum. The rectum collects and compacts the solid
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) What is respiratory distress syndrome? Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common problem in premature babies. It can also happen in some full-term babies. It causes babies to need extra oxygen and help with breathing. The course of
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Rubella (German Measles) What is rubella? Rubella is sometimes called German measles. It's a viral infection. It usually causes a mild illness in children. Adults have a slightly more severe illness. But the virus can cause serious birth defects in pregnant people. A vaccine is