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Tricuspid Atresia What is tricuspid atresia? Tricuspid atresia (TA) is a heart defect present at birth (congenital). It occurs when the tricuspid valve doesn’t form, or only partly forms. Normally the tricuspid valve is located between the right upper chamber (atrium) and the
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Diaphragmatic Hernia in Children What are diaphragmatic hernias in children? A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs in about 1 in 2,500 newborns. It happens in a baby during pregnancy. In this condition, there’s an opening in your baby’s diaphragm. This is the
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Obesity in Children and Teens What is obesity in children and teens? Obesity is when a person has too much body fat. Without treatment, obesity can become a serious, long-term disease. What causes obesity in a child or teen? In many ways, childhood obesity is a puzzling disease
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Achondroplasia in Children What is achondroplasia in a child? Achondroplasia is the most common type of rare genetic bone disorder. The strong, flexible tissue called cartilage is not made into bone as normal. This causes a series of signs, such as short arms and legs and a large
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At Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of children with neurological, behavioral and mental health disorders by focusing on quality, new technology and better patient experiences. Our institute offers a
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Phoenix Children’s provides comprehensive celiac testing and care for children with celiac disease. Celiac disease damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Most children with celiac disease have abdominal symptoms
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Work and Pregnancy Congratulations on your pregnancy! If you work, you might be wondering if you can continue working throughout your pregnancy. Many women do so without any problems. Pregnancy causes many changes in your body. Your ability to keep working depends on your overall
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Maintaining Weight Loss Benefits of maintaining weight loss Losing weight is hard for many people. But it's even more challenging to keep the weight off. Many people who lose a large amount of weight have problems keeping it off over time. One theory is that people who eat fewer
Past Conference Highlights
Join us as we reflect on the remarkable journey of the EMS & Prehospital Care Conference, now celebrating its 8th consecutive year of excellence! Over this time, our conference has evolved into a premier platform for fostering knowledge exchange and innovation in emergency
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Uterine Fibroids What are uterine fibroids? Fibroids are firm, dense tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. About 1 in 5 to 1 in 2 women of reproductive age have fibroids, but not all are diagnosed. Fibroids are very common