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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
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Ureterocele and Ureteral Duplication in Children What is a ureterocele and ureteral duplication in children? A ureterocele is a problem with a ureter. The ureter is a tube that connects the kidney to the bladder. There is 1 ureter for each kidney. The ureters send urine from the
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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children, Adolescents and Teens What is ADHD? ADHD, also called attention-deficit disorder, is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases
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Mission The Program’s mission is to provide excellence in pediatric psychology training to graduate students, interns, and postdoctoral residents-fellows. Values Integrity – to exhibit high standards in ethical and professional behavior in the practice of psychology. Dignity – to
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Kathleen D. van Leeuwen, MD
Associate Surgeon-in-Chief, Phoenix Children's Hospital - East Valley; Co-Director, Phoenix Children's Center for Fetal and Neonatal Care; Director, Reproductive Anomalies/Differences of Sexual Development; Surgical Director, Colorectal/Cloaca Program
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Anatomy of the Endocrine System in Children These are parts of the endocrine system: Hypothalamus. This gland is in the brain. It secretes hormones that stimulate or suppress the release of hormones in the pituitary gland. It also controls water balance, sleep, temperature
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Kristen E. Samaddar, MD
Vice Chair, Primary Care, Complex Care and Adolescent Medicine; Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program Alliance
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At Phoenix Children’s, our Level IV freestanding Sharon D. Lund Newborn Intensive Care Unit offers the highest level of care for newborns and infants facing complex health challenges. Should your baby need round the clock monitoring and care, you can be confident knowing your
Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)
If your child has tried two anti-seizure medications, and is still having seizures, they may have drug-resistant epilepsy. According to the Institute of Medicine, about 800,000 Americans experience seizures despite taking anti-seizure medications. In fact, after trying two