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Truncus Arteriosus (TA) What is truncus arteriosus? Truncus arteriosus is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It happens when there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Normally, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are separate. In
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis in the Newborn What is necrotizing enterocolitis in the newborn? Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious, life-threatening illness in newborns. It happens when tissue in the large intestine (colon) gets inflamed. This inflammation damages and kills
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… & Services Pain Medicine Phoenix Children’s offers many programs and services for children and families whose … by acute or chronic pain. Your child’s pain medicine team will discuss pain management options customized to … management treatment approaches that help kids to be as comfortable and pain-free as possible. Outpatient …
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Wilms Tumor What is Wilms tumor? Wilms tumor is a cancerous tumor that starts in the cells of the kidney. It’s the most common type of kidney cancer in children. It’s often found by the time a child is age 5. The tumor can be very large before it’s found. And it may spread
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Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy in children? Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is one of the muscular dystrophies. These are a group of rare, inherited muscle diseases (myopathies). EDMD causes weakness in your child
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Children What is spinal muscular atrophy in children? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disease of the nerves and muscles caused by certain genes. It affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord. It causes muscle wasting and weakness. What causes
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Brain Abscess in Children What is a brain abscess in children? An abscess is a pocket of infection. In the brain, an abscess may be in one or more areas. This condition may cause problems with how the brain and spinal cord function. It's a serious and life-threatening condition
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… Phoenix Children's Pediatrics Care That Grows with Your Child As children grow and develop, their healthcare … for every stage of your child’s health journey. Our care teams provide everything from preventive screenings and vaccines to treatment for colds, asthma and other common illnesses. We love watching your children grow and …
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… and Pediatric Care Providers Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing (CRW) To protect kids, promote health and prevent lifelong complications, it’s critical to understand the role of … and spirit Guided by a specialized pediatrician, our CRW team combines the expertise of a resiliency counselor for …
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… for the unique needs of children. From birth through early adulthood, bones, joints and muscles (the musculoskeletal … small adults: they require a different kind of care. The team at the top-ranked Herbert J. Louis Center for Pediatric … and Lengthening Program Osteogenesis Imperfecta Clinic Sarcoma Clinic Scoliosis Program Skeletal Health and Dysplasia …