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Delayed Puberty What is delayed puberty? Puberty that happens late is called delayed puberty. This means a child's physical signs of sexual maturity don’t appear by age 12 to 13 in girls or age 13 to 14 in boys. This includes breast or testicle growth but can also include pubic
Core Competencies
The program is committed to providing experiences and training necessary to help achieve the core competencies. Any areas of difficulty will be addressed and interns will receive assistance to strengthen that area in a collaborative manner. The difficulty of clinical situations
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Contact Dermatitis What is contact dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a reaction that happens after your skin comes in direct contact with certain substances. The substances may be: Irritants. These cause direct skin irritation and inflammation. They are the most common cause of
Curriculum
… or specialized area (1 week) PAIN (2 weeks) No Difficult Communication Workshop for Residents - Fellow Observes Block … AAHPM or other academic conference Complete by submission deadline Either case presentation or research required …
Programs & Services
Early treatment is crucial for better outcomes in progressive neuromuscular disorders. With the establishment of Arizona's newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), this initiative has enabled Phoenix Children’s to provide same-day genetic notification and next-day
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)? A baby born to a person who drinks alcohol during pregnancy can have many problems. This is called fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASD includes: Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). This is
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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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Families first at Phoenix Children’s
… the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families like her own, … Clinic became a designated Muscular Dystrophy Clinic site. The clinic’s medical director, Saunder M. Bernes, MD , … experts on my son’s condition,” Nancy says. “They know the best treatments and make sure we know all the different …
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A home away from home: Brooke’s story
… as a home away from home. “Being a medical mama is the best club I never wanted to be part of,” Brittany says. “But … is the place where kids with serious medical conditions come.” Although Brooke still experiences daily seizures, … contributing to the parent portal app, and supporting website updates. “My child has a tough diagnosis, and I have …
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children What is a urinary tract infection (UTI) in children? A urinary tract infection is inflammation of part of the system that takes urine out of the body. It’s caused by bacteria. The urinary tract includes the 2 kidneys. They remove liquid