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Head Injury What is a head injury? A head injury is a broad term that describes many injuries that occur to the scalp, skull, brain, and underlying tissue and blood vessels in the head. Head injuries are also commonly referred to as brain injury, or traumatic brain injury (TBI)
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Male Infertility What is male infertility? Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system. It makes a person unable to have children. It can affect a man, a woman, or both. Male infertility means that a man has a problem with his reproductive system. It means you can't start
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Birth Defects in Children What is a birth defect in a child? A birth defect (congenital anomaly) is a health problem or abnormal physical change that is present when a baby is born. Birth defects can be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby. Or birth
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Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 in Children What are trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 in children? Trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 are genetic disorders. They include a combination of birth defects. This includes severe learning problems and health problems that affect nearly every organ in the
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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
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Study Led by Phoenix Children’s Shows Genetic Testing Can Change Care for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Research conducted at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix shows genome sequencing can identify specific interventions that change care for individuals with cerebral palsy, the most common cause of physical disability.
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The Phoenix Children’s Neurofibromatosis Program offers a wide range of services that will help your child throughout their neurofibromatosis diagnosis and treatment. Medical Evaluation and Diagnosis Our team of specialists conducts thorough assessments to accurately diagnose
Gastroenterology Research
Research in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Phoenix Children’s is helping advance our understanding of gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases. Through these studies, we are making strides in improving therapies for children affected by these conditions. At Phoenix
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Hydrocephalus What is hydrocephalus in children? A baby with hydrocephalus has extra fluid in and around the brain. This fluid is called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Most CSF is normally found in fluid-filled areas (ventricles) inside the brain. Its purpose is to cushion and