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Car Seat Safety and Distracted Driving How important are seat belts and car seats? According to the CDC, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. Thousands of children are at risk because they are not buckled up. Car seats and seat belts must
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Overview of Obesity Facts about obesity Overweight and obesity together make up one of the leading preventable causes of death in the U.S. Obesity is a chronic disease that can seriously affect your health. Overweight means that you have extra body weight. Obesity means having a
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With hearing loss since birth, Cameron leads his family along a rewarding journey
… know I’m someone who works best with a plan. Even when it comes to hectic things in life, like the birth of a baby, we stick to the plan. Flash back to Feb. 26, 2021, my husband and I have a birthing plan that, once … moderate-to-severe bilateral permanent hearing loss. Maddie McNamee, AuD, delivered the news with care, but I could …
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A cautionary tale to prevent cardiovascular disease
… too late. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends three key action steps to prevent heart disease : … stresses how everyone can benefit from a healthy diet and adequate physical activity , regardless of their … year, I share his story, hoping it will help others in the future. … A cautionary tale to prevent cardiovascular disease …
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Cystic Fibrosis care for kids AND adults at Phoenix Children’s
… CF, from newly diagnosed newborns to elderly adults who come from all over the state of Arizona to receive care. … team is made up of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dieticians, social workers, a psychologist, care navigators, … adulthood with normal lung function and plans for the future, and we are privileged to help them navigate life …
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Appendicitis in Children What is appendicitis in children? Appendicitis is a painful swelling, inflammation, and infection of the appendix. It's a medical emergency because the appendix can burst or rupture. This is serious and can lead to more widespread infection. If not
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Obesity in Children and Teens What is obesity in children and teens? Obesity is when a person has too much body fat. Without treatment, obesity can become a serious, long-term disease. What causes obesity in a child or teen? In many ways, childhood obesity is a puzzling disease
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Juvenile Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases What are juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic diseases in children? Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes pain and swelling. Juvenile arthritis is the term used for arthritis in children. The most common form of
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Christopher L. Lindblade, MD
Medical Director, Fetal Cardiology Program; Program Director, Fourth Year Advanced Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Fellowship
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Phoenix Children’s Expands Research Team with Scientist Pioneering New Childhood Cancer Treatments
The health system continues to strengthen its focus on pediatric research with the hire of Tanya Kalin, MD, PhD, a renowned scientist focused on pioneering effective treatments for pediatric cancers with fewer negative side effects for children.