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The Frances H. McClelland Rehabilitation Program at Phoenix Children's is Arizona's only acute inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated exclusively to pediatric and adolescent care. As the largest and most comprehensive program of its kind in the region, our specialized team
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Hypothalamic hamartomas are rare, benign (non-cancerous) tumor-like formation on the hypothalamus, the area at the base of the brain that controls the production and release of hormones by the pituitary gland. These growths are associated with a severe form of childhood epilepsy
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The Lungs in Pregnancy Respiratory system The respiratory system is made up of the organs involved in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Its main job is to move fresh air (oxygen) into your body and move waste gases (carbon monoxide). out of your body. The system includes
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The Risks of Drug Use in Pregnancy Drugs like cocaine and marijuana can cause a lot of harm to a baby in the womb. Many people of childbearing age in the U.S. use some form of drugs. Risks to the pregnant person A person taking drugs during pregnancy raises their risk for: Anemia
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Cold vs. Allergy in Children: How to Tell the Difference Colds are infections of the upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nasal passages, throat, and larynx). They are caused by several different viruses. They are spread by: Touching a person with a cold, such as shaking hands, and
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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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Cystic Fibrosis Overview What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease of the glands that make mucus and sweat. People with CF get a defective gene from both parents. People who have one defective gene from one parent are called carriers. They don't have
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Cystic Fibrosis and the Digestive System How does CF affect the digestive system? Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) have a protein in their cells that doesn't work right. The protein is called CFTR (the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator). CFTR controls the flow of water
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Preventing Sports Injuries Exercise is good for the body. And with the correct safety steps, sports injuries can often be prevented. The quality of protective equipment—padding, helmets, shoes, mouth guards—has helped to improve safety in sports. But you can still be at risk of
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Schedule During the first six months of training, the fellow will have 1 calendar month rotations with each faculty member allowing for exposure to preoperative planning, intraoperative care, and postoperative follow up for patients. This will involve clinic time, inpatient