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Congenital Heart Disease According to the American Heart Association, about 9 of every 1,000 babies born in the U.S. have a congenital heart defect. This is a problem that occurs as the baby's heart is developing during pregnancy, before the baby is born. Congenital heart defects
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Types of Allergens Many different types of allergens can trigger an allergic reaction, requiring clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Animals Dust Mites Foods Egg
Phoenix Children's Research Institute
The Phoenix Children’s Research Institute (PCRI) is a partnership between Phoenix Children’s and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. PCRI facilitates translational research programs. The institute utilizes cutting-edge technologies to develop new therapies
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Phoenix Children’s offers leading-edge therapies, educational programs, support groups and the chance to join research trials to help kids with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience the best possible health and quality of life. Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella term
Patient Family Ratings and Reviews Process
At Phoenix Children’s, we want you to be confident and informed as you make decisions about your family’s care. That’s why we share patient family ratings and reviews about our providers. You may see a star rating (out of five stars) and written comments in our pediatric
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Viral Hepatitis Overview What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The liver is located in the upper right part of the belly (abdomen). Hepatitis can be caused by a virus that leads to damage of liver cells. Hepatitis has 2 types: Acute hepatitis. This type
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When your child has an infection, you want them to feel better. So do we. Most childhood infections are fairly straightforward and are managed by your primary pediatrician. Sometimes, though, infections are difficult to diagnose and treat. When that is the case, our pediatric
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Neurocutaneous Syndromes in Children What are neurocutaneous syndromes in children? Neurocutaneous syndromes are disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, organs, skin, and bones. The diseases are lifelong conditions that can cause tumors to grow in these areas. They can also
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Kidney Transplantation in Children What is a kidney transplant? A kidney transplant is surgery to place a healthy kidney from another person into someone with severe kidney problems. The healthy kidney may come from 2 types of donors: Deceased donor. This is an organ donor who
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A home away from home: Brooke’s story
… is the place where kids with serious medical conditions come.” Although Brooke still experiences daily seizures, … contributing to the parent portal app, and supporting website updates. “My child has a tough diagnosis, and I have … hope, Mom. This medical life can be hard, emotional and stressful. Even though this life can be lonely, know that …
