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High Blood Pressure/Hypertension What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. The force is made with each heartbeat as blood is pumped from the heart into the blood vessels. This is called systolic blood pressure. Blood
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If your child needs dialysis, it’s good to know that the experts at Phoenix Children’s are here to provide excellent care and support for your family. In fact, our Erma Bombeck Dialysis Center is the only dedicated outpatient pediatric unit in the state of Arizona, and the only
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Children What is acute spinal cord injury (SCI) in children? The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. It sends instructions from the brain to the body and carries sensory information
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Funda S. Bachini, MD
Division Chief, Psychiatry; Medical Director, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
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Your Child's Allergies: Dust Mites What is a dust mite? Dust mites are microscopic organisms that live in homes and schools. They like warm, humid areas filled with dust. Dust mites feed on the shed scales of human skin that work their way into furniture, carpets, bedding, and
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Stroke What is a stroke? A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It's an emergency situation. Call 911 if you think you might be having a stroke or stroke symptoms. The brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients to work well. If the
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SURG - Pediatric Anesthesia Workforce Imbalance - Amod Sawardekar, MD MBA
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: Understand current pediatric anesthesia resources and limitations Identify solutions within your health system to tackle workforce bottlenecks
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Tension Headaches What is a tension headache? Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Stress and muscle tension are often factors in these headaches. Tension headaches often don’t cause nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. They do cause a steady ache, rather
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Herpes Simplex Virus (Cold Sores) in Children What are cold sores in children? Cold sores are small blisters around the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus. They are sometimes called fever blisters. What causes cold sores in a child? The most common cause of cold sores is