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Important Tips to Help Keep Your Children Safe Around Water
Pool time is a popular part of sunny days in Arizona, and a great chance to cool off, splash and make memories with your kids. While constant, capable adult supervision is the best way to reduce drowning risk, properly using a vest-style life jacket approved by the U.S. Coast
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Daniel A. Velez, MD
Co-Director, Center for Heart Care; Division Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery; Joseph and Shawn Lampe Endowed Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery; Surgical Director, Heart Transplantation
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Note: If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. Many children who get sick or injured will recover with home care, but some need medical attention. For minor illness or injury, your child’s pediatrician is usually the best place to start
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Patricia Beals, DMD
Medical Director, Center for Cleft and Craniofacial Care
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- Dentistry
What is VPI?
During speech, the soft palate (i.e., velum) closes against the back wall of the throat (i.e., pharynx), preventing air flow through the nose. Velopharyngeal insufficiency, or VPI, is a condition that occurs when the soft palate cannot close against the back wall of the throat
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Anatomy: Fetus in Utero Amniotic sac. A thin-walled sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The sac is filled with liquid made by the fetus (amniotic fluid) and the membrane that covers the fetal side of the placenta (amnion). This protects the fetus from injury. It also
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Allergens: Animals What is an animal allergen? Allergens found in animals are a common cause of allergic reactions. They are caused by the proteins found in an animal's: Skin (dander) Saliva Urine Household pets such as cats and dogs are the most common sources of animal
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Support begins with us. If you are navigating your child's medical condition or looking for essential family resources, Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's provides both services and referrals for assistance. Our teams provide the resources you need through
