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Osteomyelitis in Children What is acute osteomyelitis in children? Acute osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone. It develops over a short time, usually about 2 weeks. In children, osteomyelitis is more common in the long bones of the arms and legs; however, it can affect any
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Glomerulonephritis What is glomerulonephritis? When the kidneys' filters (glomeruli) become inflamed and scarred, it is called glomerulonephritis. The kidneys slowly lose their ability to remove wastes and excess fluid from the blood to make urine. How to say it gloh-MAYR-yoo-loh
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Smoking and Respiratory Diseases Fast facts According to the CDC: More than 16 million Americans are living with a disease caused by smoking. Across the world, tobacco causes more than 7 million deaths per year. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
… fellows will spend time at a community hospital site, Valleywise Health Care Center . Our program's first … Committee meets two times per year to monitor growth of both clinical and non-clinical skills and ACGME milestones …
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Natalie and Julia — Hearing loss doesn’t define them
… Implant Natalie, age 7, and Julia, age 5, are sisters and best friends. Their creative imaginations run wild every day … two years apart, their hearing journeys have been similar. Both girls were born with Pendred syndrome, a genetic …
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First Aid for a Choking Baby Choking happens when an object or liquid gets stuck in the throat or airway. This can block the flow of air and cut off oxygen to the brain. A baby may have a weak cough and trouble breathing. Or they may not be breathing. If your baby is choking
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… When your baby’s health is on the line, you want the best care possible, and your baby deserves it. That’s why … future. At Phoenix Children’s, our team approach ensures both you and your baby are in caring, competent hands. …
URAC Accreditation
PCCN is the first pediatric network in the U.S. to achieve the accreditation. Phoenix, Arizona – Phoenix Children’s Care Network (PCCN) is the first pediatric network in the U.S. to achieve Utilization Review Accreditation Committee (URAC) accreditation as a clinically integrated
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Apnea of Prematurity What is apnea of prematurity? Apnea is a term that means breathing has stopped for more than 20 seconds. It can happen in full-term babies, but it's more common in premature babies. The more premature the baby, the greater the chances that apnea will occur
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A long road to healing
… or cause food to get stuck when a person swallows. Both of which are a type of eosinophilic gastrointestinal … Abbie. “The kids in the community deserve to have the best doctors available. We are committed to doing whatever …
