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Phoenix Children’s furthering research on migraine treatments for children
… impact up to 75% of children by the time they reach adolescence. The Pediatric Headache Clinic at Phoenix … and a nurse practitioner. The program continues to grow, welcoming its first pediatric headache fellow in 2022. The … treatments to be approved for use in children in the near future. “Lots of kids miss school and activities because of …
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Hip Fracture What is a hip fracture? A hip fracture is a break in the thighbone (femur) of your hip joint. Joints are areas where two or more bones meet. Your hip joint is a "ball and socket" joint, where your thighbone meets your pelvic bone. The ball part of your hip joint is
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Preventing Sports Injuries Exercise is good for the body. And with the correct safety steps, sports injuries can often be prevented. The quality of protective equipment—padding, helmets, shoes, mouth guards—has helped to improve safety in sports. But you can still be at risk of
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Menstrual Disorders Many menstrual conditions affect adolescent females and require the clinical care of a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Amenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Premenstrual
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a form of arthritis in children. Arthritis causes joint swelling (inflammation) and joint stiffness. JIA is arthritis that affects 1 or more joints for at least 6 weeks in
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Persistent Depressive Disorder in Children What is persistent depressive disorder in children? Persistent depressive disorder is a type of depression. Depression affects a child’s body, mood, and thoughts. It can disturb eating, sleeping, or thinking patterns. It's not the same
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Overview of Sleep Disorders Facts about sleep disorders Loss of sleep can cause problems at home or on the job. It can lead to serious or even fatal accidents. The National Sleep Foundation notes that: Between 50 and 70 million U.S. adults have some type of sleep or wakefulness
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Lyme Disease in Children What is Lyme disease in children? Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria are spread by tick bites. Lyme disease is a year-round problem, but it peaks during the spring and summer months. It can cause
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) What is PDA? Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart defect found in the days or weeks after birth. The ductus arteriosus is a normal blood vessel that's part of fetal blood circulation before a baby is born. It’s an extra blood vessel that
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Samantha’s Colorfully Courageous Journey
… wears her color-coded hospital ID wristbands long after leaving the hospital. They serve as a fashion statement, a … quickly escalated to more obvious rectal bleeding and GI discomfort. Looking for answers Samantha’s pediatrician … year older than Samantha — loves school and theater. Her credits include playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid and Olaf …
