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General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment A healthy diet can help you feel better and stay stronger. It can also decrease side effects and support your immune system’s fight against cancer. The foods you choose to eat during cancer treatment will vary depending on side
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Anatomy of the Skin Facts about the skin The skin is the body's largest organ. It covers the entire body. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection. The skin also: Regulates body temperature. Stores water and fat. Is a sensory organ. Prevents
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Cystic Fibrosis and the Digestive System How does cystic fibrosis affect the digestive system? Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) have a protein in their cells that doesn't work right. The protein is called CFTR (the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator). CFTR controls the
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A More Connected Care Experience: Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics Joins Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
Phoenix Children’s announces Phoenix Children's Pediatrics is now a division within Phoenix Children's Medical Group, bringing pediatricians and specialists together under a single leadership. As part of the new structure, the health system appoints Darcey Winterland, MD, to Division Chief of Phoenix Children's Pediatrics.
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GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) in Children What is GERD in children? GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a long-term (chronic) digestive disorder. It happens when stomach contents flow back up (reflux) into the food pipe (esophagus) and cause symptoms or problems
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Skin Cancer in Children What is skin cancer in children? Skin cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the skin. It can spread to and damage nearby tissue. Over time, it can spread to other parts of the body. Skin cancer is very rare in children. What causes skin
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Tricuspid Atresia What is tricuspid atresia? Tricuspid atresia (TA) is a heart defect present at birth (congenital). It occurs when the tricuspid valve doesn't form, or only partly forms. Normally the tricuspid valve is located between the right upper chamber (atrium) and the
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) What is benign prostatic hyperplasia? Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is also called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It means that the prostate gland has become very large and may cause problems passing urine. BPH is not cancer. It's a common
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Creating an Exercise Program How to create an exercise program Exercise is vital for your health. It can improve your overall sense of well-being. Even low-to-moderate intensity activities for 30 minutes a day can help. These can include: Walking Climbing stairs Gardening Yard
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Diagnostic Tests for Allergy in Children Diagnostic tests will help you and your child's health care provider or allergist know what substances cause your child's allergy symptoms. Knowing what substances cause the symptoms tells you what your child should stay away from. It also