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Skin Pigment Disorders What are skin pigment disorders? Skin color is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialized cells in the skin (melanocytes). The amount and type of melanin determines a person's skin color. What is the function of melanin? Melanin's role is to
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Your Referral to the Seating and Mobility Clinic The Seating and Mobility Clinic (SMC) at Phoenix Children’s is open to patients up to 21 years of age, provided their disability originated in childhood and they continue to receive care from other specialists at Phoenix Children’s
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Anatomy: Fetus in Utero Amniotic sac. A thin-walled sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The sac is filled with liquid made by the fetus (amniotic fluid) and the membrane that covers the fetal side of the placenta (amnion). This protects the fetus from injury. It also
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Ricardo A. Medina-Centeno, MD
Medical Director, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program; Co-Director, Colorectal Clinic
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Angus A. Wilfong, MD
Division Chief, Neurology; Dr. Jerry Cox Endowed Chair in Neurology
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Breathing Problems What might breathing problems mean in a newborn? Babies breathe much faster than older children and adults. A newborn's normal breathing rate is about 40 to 60 times per minute. This may slow to 30 to 40 times per minute when the baby is sleeping. A baby’s
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Signs of Respiratory Distress Learning the signs of respiratory distress People who have trouble breathing often show signs that they are having to work harder to breathe or are not getting enough oxygen. This means that they are in respiratory distress. Below is a list of some
Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Education & Resources
Learning your child has type 1 diabetes can be an overwhelming time for your family as you navigate materials and adjust to a new lifestyle. The first step in taking control of a diabetes diagnosis is seeking out reliable information from a reputable source. Your provider or