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Smoking and Heart Disease The American Heart Association (AHA) says diseases caused by smoking kill more than 440,000 people in the U.S. each year. Most new smokers are children and teens. Smokers have a higher risk for lung disease and other respiratory problems, such as
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Setting Screen Time Limits for Children and Teens If your child is having a hard time staying away from a screen, you’re not alone. Many parents and caregivers struggle with the same problem. Screens are everywhere. It’s easy for them to grab your child’s attention. Experts
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The teen patient with a brain injury: Why a pediatric acute inpatient rehabilitation facility makes sense
… professionals have often noted, children are not just “little adults.” And as much as teenagers wish to be considered … nurses to social workers, everyone demonstrates competencies and comfort in caring for and addressing the … this age group. Phoenix Children’s has the only CARF-accredited Pediatric and Adolescent Inpatient Rehabilitation …
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Tips for Helping Young Athletes After a Sports-Related Concussion
A concussion is a temporary brain injury resulting from trauma to the head. Concussions in youth athletes can happen in both contact and non-contact sports. Symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light or noise. Michael Puchowicz, MD, at Phoenix
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We collaborate with epileptologists from the Epilepsy Program, who refer patients to our clinic. Our approach is multidisciplinary, involving providers whose expertise supports our ketogenic therapy program. Additionally, we actively engage with the community, collaborating with
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Happy National Nurses' Month: A message from Connie McGinness, Interim Chief Nursing Officer
… McGinness shares her gratitude for our nurses, especially coming off a challenging 2020: Countless things changed over the past year … up to May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale who is credited with changing nursing from an untrained job to the …
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Turner Syndrome (Monosomy X) in Children What is Turner syndrome (TS) in children? Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic disorder that occurs in girls. It causes many traits and problems. Girls with TS are shorter than most girls. They don’t go through normal puberty as they grow
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Anatomy of the Endocrine System in Children These are parts of the endocrine system: Hypothalamus. This gland is in the brain. It secretes hormones that stimulate or suppress the release of hormones in the pituitary gland. It also controls water balance, sleep, temperature