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Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients
Our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) has a full-time registered dietitian (RD) on staff, able to provide customized nutrition services for patients of all ages. Our registered dietitian will work with patients and families one-on-one to develop nutrition plans that
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At Phoenix Children’s, our highly trained team of specialists offers the widest range of treatments for infants, children and adults with cleft and craniofacial disorders — from craniosynostosis to cleft lip and cleft palate.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease – From patient to provider
… experiences, love of science and passion for serving his community to become a pediatric gastroenterologist and care … I will really run this race fast if I have urgency for 26 miles.” My second thought was to try to determine how to … some discoveries about nutrition and IBD and adjusted my diet and lifestyle. Interestingly, the flare subsided, and I …
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A Tale of Resilience: How Sibling Love and Expert Care Triumphed Over Sickle Cell
… days of Karma and Kiana’s lives went smoothly, with minimal complications or reasons for concern. However, by the time … for sickle cell patients called hydroxyurea, but their bodies did not respond to it, leaving their pain crises … recalled. “Something needed to happen to ensure a brighter future for my girls.” New Hope: Bone Marrow Transplant as an …
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Birth control, not just for pregnancy prevention
… difficult to have “the talk” with their teen and may feel uncomfortable answering questions related to contraception and sexual activity ( our website offers some helpful tips for concerned parents ) . … age make it difficult for a woman to become pregnant in the future? No, using birth control at a young age does not …
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Epilepsy and Seizures in Children What is epilepsy in children? Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes a child to have recurring seizures over time. These seizures can't be linked to a short-term (acute) illness such as an infection, or a short-term injury such as a brain
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Anemia in Children What is anemia in children? Anemia is a common problem in children. About 20% of children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with anemia at some point. A child who has anemia doesn't have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a type of protein that
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Allergies in Children What are allergies in children? Allergies are problems of the immune system. Most allergic reactions happen when the immune system reacts to a “false alarm.” Normally, the human body defends itself against harmful things, such as viruses or bacteria. But
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What Are Red Blood Cells? Red blood cells carry fresh oxygen all over the body. This is important to your health. Red blood cells are round with a flattish, indented center, like doughnuts without a hole. Your healthcare provider can check on the size, shape, and health of your