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Tonsillitis What is tonsillitis? Tonsillitis means that your tonsils are inflamed. Your tonsils are large, fleshy glands at the back of your throat. These glands make antibodies that help fight infection. What causes tonsillitis? Both bacteria and viruses can cause tonsillitis
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Antibiotics What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are powerful medicines used to treat certain bacterial infections. Antibiotics don't cure all infections. And antibiotics that are used when not needed can be harmful. There are 2 main types of germs that cause most infections. These
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Arthritis Diagnosis Diagnosing arthritis may be difficult. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis. Many symptoms are similar among the different conditions affecting the joints. Arthritis may be generally categorized into the following groups: degenerative arthritis
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Dear potential trainees, We are excited to welcome you to learn more about the training opportunities available at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's. Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country
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Overview of Neck Masses in Children What are neck masses? Neck lumps (masses) are common problems in babies and children. Some neck masses are present at birth (congenital). They result from abnormal formation that occurs in the early stages of an unborn baby's development. Many
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Hypothalamic hamartomas are rare, benign (non-cancerous) tumor-like formation on the hypothalamus, the area at the base of the brain that controls the production and release of hormones by the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is a small but crucial part of the brain that
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Cold vs. Allergy in Children: How to Tell the Difference Colds are infections of the upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nasal passages, throat, and larynx). They are caused by several different viruses. They are spread by: Touching a person with a cold, such as shaking hands, and