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Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Children What is acute spinal cord injury (SCI) in children? The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. It sends instructions from the brain to the body and carries sensory information
OHV/ATV and Motor Vehicle Safety
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) are designed for off-road adventures and other fun activities as long as you follow the laws. Larger and more powerful ATVs are increasingly popular, but can also increase the chance of injury. According to the Consumer
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Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T) What is ataxia telangiectasia (A-T)? Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare childhood disease that affects the nervous system, immune system, and other body systems. It is an inherited disease. The symptoms of A-T often begin to show up by age 5. How to say
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Dental Sealants What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings that are bonded to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars and premolars). Sealants are very good at preventing tooth decay (cavities). They work very well on the back teeth. These teeth
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Talking to kids about what they see on the news: Tips from a pediatric psychologist
… Talking to kids about what they see on the news: Tips from a pediatric psychologist Blog … chief of pediatric psychology at Phoenix Children’s, offers the following advice on talking to kids about … to tattle on each other, but remind your child that safety comes first. “Teach children, if they are ever worried about …
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Arrhythmias in Children What are arrhythmias in children? An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. When a child has an arrhythmia, abnormal electrical signals sent through the heart muscle may cause the heart to beat too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or in an
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Phoenix Children’s Names Carmen Neuberger Executive Vice President; Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
As Phoenix Children’s Hospital continues to grow in size and complexity, Phoenix Children’s is pleased to promote Carmen Neuberger to Executive Vice President and appoint Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Children’s Medical Group (PCMG).
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Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) in Children What is DBA in children? Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder. Children with DBA don't make enough red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to all other cells in the body. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow, the