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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
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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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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children, Adolescents and Teens What is ADHD? ADHD, also called attention-deficit disorder, is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases
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Contact Dermatitis in Children What is contact dermatitis in children? Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction from contact with certain substances. The substances may be: Irritants. These cause direct skin irritation and inflammation. They are the most common cause of contact
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By way of the resplendent Quetzal or Why does it take so long to see a Pediatric Dermatologist?
… By way of the resplendent Quetzal or Why does it take so long to see a … asking what this has to do with the long wait times often accompanying scheduling your child as a new patient, or even a … which means, likely to become endangered in the near future. The pediatric dermatologist, is also a threatened …
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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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Common Tests During Pregnancy These are some of the more common tests done during pregnancy. First trimester prenatal screening tests First trimester screening is a combination of fetal ultrasound and maternal blood testing. It can help find out the risk that the fetus has
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Epilepsy and Seizures in Children What is epilepsy in children? Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes a child to have recurring seizures over time. These seizures can't be linked to a short-term (acute) illness such as an infection, or a short-term injury such as a brain
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Car Seat Safety and Distracted Driving How important are seat belts and car seats? According to the CDC, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. Thousands of children are at risk because they are not buckled up. Car seats and seat belts must
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children What is obstructive sleep apnea in children? Obstructive sleep apnea is when a child briefly stops breathing while sleeping. It happens because of a blockage in the upper airway. This is the passages through the nose and mouth to the windpipe