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My liver transplant – Adam’s story
… months while going through rigorous tests and scans at both Mayo Clinic and Phoenix Children’s to be listed for … health and happiness can be taken away. I try to make the best of bad situations and smile at the good ones. Today, I …
X-ray
… they’ll be safe and comfortable. For preschoolers, it’s best to discuss the day of the scan; for school-aged … so it can move all over the room. It has a light on the bottom so we can see exactly what is going to be in the …
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mammograms What are the benefits of screening mammography? Today's high-quality screening mammogram is the best tool available to detect breast cancer before lumps can be felt or symptoms appear. You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if
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Anorectal Malformation in Children What is an anorectal malformation in children? Anorectal malformations are birth defects, or problems that happen as an unborn baby is developing during pregnancy. With this defect, the anus and rectum don’t develop properly. They are the lower
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Atherosclerosis What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is thickening of the walls of the arteries. It is also known as hardening of the arteries. It is caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Plaque is made up of deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol
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Staying Healthy After Menopause The key to staying youthful and active after menopause is good nutrition and regular physical activity. Nutrition after menopause As you age, your nutritional needs change. Before menopause, you should have about 1,000 mg of calcium daily. After
Fluoroscopy
… they’ll be safe and comfortable. For preschoolers, it’s best to discuss the day of the scan. For school-aged … through a small tube that is placed into your child’s bottom. The radiologist will use the camera to view the dye …
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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes
One of the most important things that competitive youth athletes need to be aware of is that overtraining can lead to overuse injuries. By following tips from Phoenix Children’s, young athletes can be better prepared to prevent overuse injuries that could keep them out of the game.
