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Bacterial Endocarditis in Children What is bacterial endocarditis in children? Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart (endocardium), or the heart valves. It doesn't occur in children very often. But when it does, it can cause serious heart damage
Core Competencies
The program is committed to providing experiences and training necessary to help achieve the core competencies. Any areas of difficulty will be addressed and interns will receive assistance to strengthen that area in a collaborative manner. The difficulty of clinical situations
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Urinary Incontinence What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of urine control. You may not be able to hold your urine until you can reach a restroom. It may be a short-term problem caused by another health issue. Or it may be a long-term problem that
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Aplastic Anemia in Children What is aplastic anemia in children? Aplastic anemia is a serious condition in which the bone marrow doesn’t make enough new blood cells. With fewer blood cells, a child with aplastic anemia has: Less oxygen sent to organs, tissues, and cells from too
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Germ Cell Tumors (GCTs) in Children What are germ cell tumors in children? A type of cell that forms as a fetus (also called unborn baby or embryo) develops is called a germ cell. Germ cells are the cells that make the eggs (ova) in females and the sperm in males. Germ cell
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Megaureter in Children What is megaureter in children? Megaureter is a ureter that is much wider than normal. The ureters are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. A ureter that is wider than 3/8 inch is a megaureter. A megaureter may not drain urine
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Research
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s is a premier center with five divisions dedicated to pioneering research in pediatric neurosciences. Our exceptional team comprised of scientists, physicians and healthcare professionals is committed to advancing the
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Ear deformities in newborns and ear molding
… my child’s ear look different? The formation of an ear is a complex process that takes place over a long period of time. … a lack of normal structures to mold. How does ear molding work? Ear molding works by applying light constant pressure … we wait until the ear is more fully formed and can offer surgery beginning around the age of 5. … Ear …
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5 tips for when you’re the (only) “Boss of the Pool”
… 5 tips for when you’re the (only) “Boss of the Pool” Blog Drowning Injury Prevention … be coping with icy windshields and stormy weather in the coming months, you can often swim well into fall and winter … . Disconnect . Your cell phone is a distraction, so turn it off at the pool. Keep it short . When more than one adult is …
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Hirschsprung Disease in Children What is Hirschsprung disease in children? Hirschsprung disease is a rare birth defect. It affects the nerve cells in the large intestine. These nerve cells control the muscles that move food and waste, or stool, through the large intestine. The