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Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality affecting approximately 1 of every 700 babies born in the United States. Each child is unique, and a Down syndrome diagnosis is just one aspect of who they are. The Down Syndrome Clinic at Phoenix Children’s is led by a
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Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs
… Fearless Theo: Preschooler bravely faces a lifetime of cleft lip and cleft palate repairs Blog Glanzmann … Theo’s rambunctious energy and joyful personality might find it hard to believe the child’s life has been marked by … “It doesn’t seem to bother him – it’s just part of his routine. He's a normal 4-year-old.” A troubling diagnosis …
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Rehabilitation is an important medical specialty focused on restoring and maintaining optimal health and functioning while reducing disability. The Frances H. McClelland Rehabilitation Program at Phoenix Children's offers the most comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation program in
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Supporting Adolescents with Eating Disorders We help adolescents who are dealing with an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, build a healthier relationship with food, their bodies and themselves through expert care. Our adolescent medicine physicians
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Inhalers and Nebulizers for Asthma Several types of devices are used to deliver medicine in a fine mist right into the lungs. They are used to treat asthma. They can also treat other lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive lung disease. These medicines are the best and safest
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Birthmarks What are birthmarks? Birthmarks are areas of discolored or raised skin that are seen at birth or within a few weeks of birth. Birthmarks may be made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels. Medical experts don’t know what causes birthmarks. But most of them are
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Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults Facts about obesity Obesity is a long-term (chronic) disease. It affects growing numbers of children, teens, and adults. Obesity rates among children in the U.S. have doubled since 1980. They have tripled for teens. About 19 out
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Phoenix Children’s Appoints New Division Chief to Lead Neuropsychology Specialty
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, appointed a new division chief to lead the vital area of pediatric neuropsychology. Ashley M. Whitaker, PhD, ABPP-CN, recently joined Phoenix Children’s and offers key leadership and expertise to grow the health system’s recognized neuropsychology program.
