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… Diseases Most of the time, a child’s immune system is able to rid the body of an infection. Sometimes, however, … additional treatment is necessary. When things are more complicated or when an infection does not respond to initial … infection is caused when a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite enters the body. Prions can also – but rarely do – …
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Scleroderma in Children What is scleroderma in children? Scleroderma is an ongoing (chronic) disease that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, cartilage, and internal organs. It is a rare degenerative disease and gets worse over time. There
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Varicose Veins What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins. They can happen anywhere in the body. But they are more common in the legs. Varicose veins are not considered a serious health problem. But they can be uncomfortable and can lead to more serious
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Pediatric neuromuscular diseases encompass a spectrum of disorders originating in childhood that affect the muscles, neuromuscular junctions, peripheral nerves or neurons in the spinal cord. While most of these conditions are genetic, some are acquired and primarily an abnormal
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Beta Thalassemia in Children What is beta thalassemia in children? Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. This means it's passed down through a parent’s genes. It's a form of anemia. Anemia is a low red blood cell or low hemoglobin level. Hemoglobin is part of red blood
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Kyphosis What is kyphosis? A normal spine, when viewed from behind, appears straight. However, a spine affected by kyphosis has a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving an abnormally rounded or humpback appearance. This is sometimes known
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Uterine Fibroids What are uterine fibroids? Fibroids are firm, dense tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. About 1 in 5 to 1 in 2 women of reproductive age have fibroids, but not all are diagnosed. Fibroids are very common
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… liver transplant for a variety of liver conditions. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality … team approach. Our pre-transplant program has a team of skilled professionals that provides a thorough evaluation in a … metabolic disease Liver tumors Metabolic defects leading to organ damage We are experienced in diagnosing and …
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Phoenix Children’s Names New Chief Operating Officer
With more than two decades’ experience in health system operations, Bradshaw will play an integral role in ensuring consistent, high-quality, integrated care across all sites of service as Phoenix Children’s continues its expansion across Arizona.
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Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T) What is ataxia telangiectasia (A-T)? Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare childhood disease that affects the nervous system, immune system, and other body systems. It is an inherited disease. The symptoms of A-T often begin to show up by age 5. How to say