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Screening Tests for Common Diseases What is a screening test? A screening test is done to find possible health problems or diseases in people who don't have any symptoms of disease. The goal is to find a problem early enough to lower the risk for the disease . Or to find it early
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Retinopathy of Prematurity What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye problem that can happen to premature babies. The retina lines the back of the eye. It receives light as it comes through the pupil. From there, the optic nerve sends signals to the
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Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Angel Torres was running out of options. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and a fruitless search for a bone marrow donor, the 3-year-old’s odds against acute lymphoblastic leukemia were grim. That changed in June, when Phoenix Children’s providers recommended CAR-T cellular therapy, a breakthrough new treatment that uses a patient’s own T-cells to attack and destroy cancer cells. Only available at a handful of children’s cancer centers nationwide, CAR-T worked for Angel, destroying the leukemia cells and giving him a second chance at life.
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SURG - Microsurgery: The Evolution of Advanced Reconstructive Surgery - Kareem Hassan, MD
… At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: Review the Historical Evolution of Reconstructive … decision-making. Define the Role of the Plastic Surgeon in Complex Reconstruction - Understand the multidisciplinary … and the American Association for Hand Surgery. When it comes to treatment, Dr. Hassan imagines what he would want for …
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SURG - Pediatric Refractive Surgery - Kamran Ahmed, MD
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: Learn about the different types of refractive error and amblyopia Learn the different types of pediatric refractive surgery Learn when pediatric refractive surgery is indicated and contraindicated
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Megaloblastic Anemia in Children What is megaloblastic anemia in children? Anemia is a problem in which there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. In megaloblastic anemia, the bone marrow
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Navigating teen friendships and social distancing
… Teenagers COVID-19 Parenting teens often poses a unique challenge as you walk the fine line between encouraging … the recent spike in cases in Arizona – and differences become more noticeable. Some families continue to social … with friends throughout the pandemic. Others are at the opposite end of the spectrum, where they exclusively use mobile …
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For Parents: What to Do if Your Child is a Bully It’s a call no parent wants to get: Your child bullied another child at school. But it happens a lot. About 1 in 5 children and teens ages 12 to 18 report that they were bullied over the past year. You don’t want to think about
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A heroic act on her first week of work
… Every September, Phoenix Children’s takes time to celebrate our Environmental Services (EVS) team and shine a … how scary it could be. Nina pulled over, and with the assistance of another bystander, helped the driver of the … team. “Our role is a really big part of people feeling comfortable while they’re at Phoenix Children’s. We keep …
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Stridor in Children What is stridor in children? Stridor is a noisy or high-pitched sound with breathing. It's a sign that the upper airway is partially blocked. It may involve the nose, mouth, throat, voice box (larynx), or windpipe (trachea). What causes stridor in a child