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10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis
… time to be a pulmonologist because treatments for CF are becoming more and more effective, and a greater number of … from the pancreas. If it is elevated, we then run a genetic mutation panel on the same blood sample to identify if … nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers and physical …
Combined Pediatric-Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency
Phoenix Children’s is Arizona’s first and only free-standing pediatric hospital with the mission to advance hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and their families. As Maricopa County continues to grow, so does Phoenix Children’s with the addition of the new
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High Blood Pressure/Hypertension What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. The force is made with each heartbeat as blood is pumped from the heart into the blood vessels. This is called systolic blood pressure. Blood
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Treating acquired pediatric epilepsy from brain injury
… ischemic brain injury after cardiac arrest or perinatal complications, strokes, or brain infections. As children … additional strategies such as neuromodulation or ketogenic diet therapy can be employed. When the seizures appear to be … continuous electroencephalography and high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging to understand the nature of a …
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The Lungs in Pregnancy Respiratory system The respiratory system is made up of the organs involved in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Its main job is to move fresh air (oxygen) into your body and move waste gases (carbon monoxide). out of your body. The system includes
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Atopic Dermatitis in Children What is atopic dermatitis in children? Atopic dermatitis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes red, dry, itchy, scaly skin. It’s a very common condition in babies and children. It usually first appears between ages 3 and 6 months. What
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Anatomy of a Joint Joints are the areas where 2 or more bones meet. Most joints are mobile, allowing the bones to move. Joints consist of the following: Cartilage. This is a type of tissue that covers the surface of a bone at a joint. Cartilage helps reduce the friction of