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Going High Tech to Treat Epilepsy
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy Program is on the cutting edge of diagnosing and treating pediatric epilepsy.
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Birthmarks What are birthmarks? Birthmarks are areas of discolored or raised skin that are seen at birth or within a few weeks of birth. Birthmarks may be made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels. Medical experts don’t know what causes birthmarks. But most of them are
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Fitting the right bike to the right child
… always concerned for the safety of children, throughout our communities. April is Arizona Bike Month and we know there … click here ). Stay tuned to the Phoenix Children’s Bright Futures blog throughout April as we explore these three main … the right bike helmet The importance of following “the rules of the road” Bike fitting Learning how to ride a bike …
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy in children? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic condition that weakens your child’s muscles. It is the most common muscular dystrophy, a kind of inherited muscle disease. DMD causes weakness
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Neurogenic Bladder in Children What is neurogenic bladder in children? Neurogenic bladder means the bladder doesn’t work normally because of nerve damage. It causes a child to have problems with holding or releasing urine. The muscles and nerves of the urinary system work
OHV/ATV and Motor Vehicle Safety
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) are designed for off-road adventures and other fun activities as long as you follow the laws. Larger and more powerful ATVs are increasingly popular, but can also increase the chance of injury. According to the Consumer
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Anatomy of the Breasts Each breast has 15 to 20 sections, called lobes. They are arranged like the petals of a daisy. Each lobe has many smaller structures called lobules. These end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can make milk. The lobes, lobules, and bulbs are all linked by thin
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Health Risks of Not Being Physically Active Not being physically active is a risk factor for health problems. If you aren't physically active, you are at higher risk for: Cardiovascular disease High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Anxiety and depression Some kinds of cancer Facts