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Viral Hepatitis Overview What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The liver is located in the upper right part of the belly (abdomen). Hepatitis can be caused by a virus that leads to damage of liver cells. Hepatitis has 2 types: Acute hepatitis. This type
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Common Variable Immunodeficiency in Children What is common variable immunodeficiency in children? Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immunodeficiency problem that causes a child to have a low level of antibodies and a decreased responsiveness to some vaccines. This
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Talking to kids about autism
… about their favorite things, and they may have a hard time asking about other people’s interests. Autistic people may … with a friend or classmate who has autism. Maybe they both really enjoy learning about outer space or playing with … in your life who are different than you is one of the best ways to encourage your child to be inclusive. If you …
History of Phoenix Children's
… The story of Phoenix Children's Hospital is one of growth – both in size and quality of medical care – and a dedicated … its own campus. Phoenix Children's purchased a 22-acre site, originally occupied by the Phoenix Regional Medical …
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Beta Thalassemia in Children What is beta thalassemia in children? Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. This means it's passed down through a parent’s genes. It's a form of anemia. Anemia is a low red blood cell or low hemoglobin level. Hemoglobin is part of red blood
Billing FAQs
You may have a lot of questions about medical billing and terminology. Trust us – that’s normal. To help, we’ve answered some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) we get about hospital bills.
Camp Rainbow & Rainbow Kids
Location: Lost Canyon Young Life Camp in Williams, Arizona Camp Rainbow is an annual summer camp for patients of Phoenix Children’s who have, or have had cancer or a chronic blood disorder. Every year, campers have the opportunity to enjoy fun and meaningful experiences with
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Kawasaki Disease in Children What is Kawasaki disease in children? Kawasaki disease is a rare illness that most commonly affects children ages 0 to 5, but it can sometimes affect children up to the age of 13. It is a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis means inflammation of the blood
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Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Children What is immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in children? ITP is a blood disorder that causes a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Platelets help stop bleeding. So a decrease in platelets can result in easy bruising