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Arthritis Diagnosis Diagnosing arthritis may be difficult. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Many symptoms are similar among the different conditions affecting the joints. Arthritis may be generally categorized into the following groups: degenerative arthritis
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Thrombocytopenia in the Newborn What is thrombocytopenia in the newborn? Thrombocytopenia means that a newborn baby does not have enough platelets in their blood. Platelets are blood cells that help the blood clot. They are made in the bone marrow. How to say it thrahm-boh-si-toh
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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) in Children What is SCID in children? SCID is a very rare disease. It causes a child to have a very weak immune system (immunodeficiency). As a result, the child is unable to fight off even mild infections. The disease is also known as the
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Through our Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders (CCBD), we collaborate with universities, pharmaceutical sponsors, foundations and consortiums to bring groundbreaking research opportunities to families.
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Glomerulonephritis What is glomerulonephritis? When the kidneys' filters (glomeruli) become inflamed and scarred, it is called glomerulonephritis. The kidneys slowly lose their ability to remove wastes and excess fluid from the blood to make urine. How to say it gloh-MAYR-yoo-loh
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5 things to know about vaccines for kids
… (FDA) and the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommend it for use. Clinical trials can often take several … provider regarding vaccines. 3. Vaccines provide our bodies a roadmap for fighting infection Vaccines provide our … immune system makes antibodies that identify and attack any future viral or bacterial infections. It can be thought of …
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Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death
… pretty horrifying. However, just because it may make us uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean our children don’t have … individual will be returning at some point in the future and/or make your child fearful of falling asleep. In … of death, what happens after death or why some people die and not others. Should you encounter these types of …
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Top questions to ask when considering a childhood cancer clinical trial
… only to accidents. As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Phoenix Children’s is shining a spotlight … treatments before they are widely available, while helping future generations by contributing to medical research and … covered by the patient’s insurance. Other therapies or studies related to the trial are covered by the trial’s …
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At Phoenix Children’s Cardiology, our multispecialty team of experts works together to offer personalized care that ensures the best possible outcomes for everyone we serve. Whether a patient needs treatment for a complex heart condition, help managing an ongoing disorder or
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IgA Vasculitis in Children What is IgA vasculitis in children? IgA vasculitis is also called Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP). It's not contagious It involves swelling (inflammation) of small blood vessels. The swollen blood vessels leak into the skin, joints, intestines, and