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Allergy Overview What are allergies? Allergies are due to a problem with the body's immune system. Most allergic reactions happen when the immune system reacts to a false alarm. Normally the immune system attacks harmful things, such as viruses or bacteria. But sometimes it
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… helping to make a child’s stay at Phoenix Children's more comfortable. Donate Money Make a Financial Gift Every … run wild! Spread the word on your blog or your personal website; talk to friends at parties; chat up your neighbors … by patients and their families other than normal audience participation. All character costumes must be …
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Birth Defects in Children What is a birth defect in a child? A birth defect (congenital anomaly) is a health problem or abnormal physical change that is present when a baby is born. Birth defects can be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby. Or birth
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Bone Marrow Transplant for Children What is a bone marrow transplant for children? A bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a treatment for children with certain types of cancer or other diseases. The goal of BMT is to replace a child’s diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow
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22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome in Children What is 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in children? The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) is a genetic disorder. In children with this syndrome, a tiny piece of chromosome 22 is missing. This can cause many health problems. These problems may
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Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children What is rhabdomyosarcoma in children? Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that should grow into skeletal muscle cells. Skeletal muscles control voluntary muscle movements. These are movements we can control. This rare cancer is
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Open Neural Tube Defects (ONTDs) in Children What are open neural tube defects in children? Open neural tube defects (ONTDs) are problems with the way the brain, spinal cord, or spine forms while a baby is growing in the pregnant person’s uterus. These problems occur in about 1
Programs & Services
At Phoenix Children’s, we offer innovative and state-of-the-art treatments to help your child recover from brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries. Our experts will evaluate and diagnose the cause and severity of your child’s injuries. Your child’s prognosis and care depend
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Schwartz Rounds
The Schwartz Center Rounds sessions are a multidisciplinary forum where care providers and staff gather to discuss some of the difficult emotional and social issues that arise in caring for patients and their families. A case is presented by a panel of ~3 healthcare providers or