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Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides in Children and Teens What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance. It can be found in all parts of your child's body. It helps make cell membranes, some hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in blood comes from 2
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A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants
… contain either DEET or picaridin as their active ingredient. Both products have undergone extensive testing under … for mosquito repellents since the 1960s has been the compound DEET (known to chemists as N, … repellents. For younger children, opt for a mosquito net around their stroller when venturing outside. …
Clinical Trials & Research Studies FAQ
Clinical trials are research studies in which patients may volunteer to take part. Phoenix Children’s uses clinical trials to find better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat childhood diseases and injuries. Doctors use treatment trials to learn more about how to fight cancer
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Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs
… Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs Blog Complex Medical Needs General … from wherever you are staying to the closest hospital. Be aware of pharmacies nearby in case you need an urgent … travel destination. Brittany referred to national parks’ websites while planning their family trip so they could plan …
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Apnea of Prematurity What is apnea of prematurity? Apnea is a term that means breathing has stopped for more than 20 seconds. It can happen in full-term babies, but it's more common in premature babies. The more premature the baby, the greater the chances that apnea will occur
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Internationally Renowned Physician-Researcher Joins Phoenix Children’s, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
In the culmination of a year-long, nationwide search, Phoenix Children’s and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix today announced the hire of Stewart Goldman, M.D., as chair of the Department of Child Health and senior vice president of research.
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Study from Phoenix Children’s Research Institute Reveals New Way to Prevent Lung Cancer from Spreading
Research conducted at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix shows normalizing cancer tumor vessels and alleviating low oxygen levels in the tumor microenvironment can improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatment in lung cancer, according to a paper published in EMBO Molecular Medicine.
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Pediatric neuromuscular diseases encompass a spectrum of disorders originating in childhood that affect the muscles, neuromuscular junctions, peripheral nerves or neurons in the spinal cord. While most of these conditions are genetic, some are acquired and primarily an abnormal
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Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Created to Bolster Pediatric Cures, Treatments
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric healthcare systems, and University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, today announced the creation of The Phoenix Children’s Research Institute at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, a collaboration that will allow clinicians to accelerate research efforts.
