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My liver transplant – Adam’s story
… very serious health issues. However, his experience was a life lesson in disguise and Adam learned a lot about himself in the process. My health situation has made me … school were a rollercoaster ride, filled with more hospital visits than school. Even so, my persistent drive to learn …
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Gwen’s 22q story – The brightest light
… immune deficiencies, breathing issues, gastrointestinal difficulties, cleft palate and craniofacial problems, calcium … disorder, but they can pass it on to their children. In about 10 percent of cases, a person with this condition … birth. And others like Gwen are diagnosed during well-baby visits. Theresa A. Grebe, MD , medical director at Phoenix …
Curricula & Schedules
… In general, during PEM months, 1st years have 14-15 shifts, 2nd years have 12-13 shifts, and 3rd years have 11-12 … shifts. Each fellow shift is 9 hours in duration with sign out at hour 8, and the final hour used for wrap-up. Fellows … Simulation for fellows POCUS Protected case review: combined ED/PICU/Hospitalist Protected case review: ED …
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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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Health Risks of Not Being Physically Active Not being physically active is a risk factor for health problems. If you aren't physically active, you are at higher risk for: Cardiovascular disease High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Anxiety and depression Some kinds of cancer Facts
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Doctors may discuss deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for pediatric movement disorders that don’t respond to other therapies. DBS can be an option for children who suffer from severe cerebral palsy, chorea, tremors or dystonia (uncontrollable or violent twisting and contorted
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Smoking and Heart Disease The American Heart Association (AHA) says diseases caused by smoking kill more than 440,000 people in the U.S. each year. Most new smokers are children and teens. Smokers have a higher risk for lung disease and other respiratory problems, such as
Pediatric Movement Disorders Fellowship
… training program is to train pediatric neurologists to become experts in the growing field of movement disorders in … disorders. Fellows will learn to take movement disorder-specific histories and develop advanced examination techniques. … Deep Brain Stimulation Registry, we are studying DBS outcomes in genetic dystonias. We have a busy Motion …