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It’s been 40 years since Phoenix Children’s opened within Good Samaritan Hospital as a “hospital within a hospital” and only 20 years since we embarked on building Arizona’s first and only freestanding pediatric hospital. Now, we’re a world-class pediatric healthcare system with
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Pediatric neuromuscular diseases encompass a spectrum of disorders originating in childhood that affect the muscles, neuromuscular junctions, peripheral nerves or neurons in the spinal cord. While most of these conditions are genetic, some are acquired and primarily an abnormal
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Exercise for Cancer Prevention People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of getting certain cancers. This includes cancers of the: Breast (for people past menopause). Endometrium. Ovary. Kidney. Liver. Rectum. Esophagus. Colon. Pancreas. Stomach. Thyroid. Gallbladder
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Pain Management for Children with Cancer Understanding pain and cancer When a child has cancer, one of their greatest fears, and the fear of parents, is pain. Every effort is made to ease the pain during the treatment process. Because pain is unique to each person, a child’s pain
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Cholesterol in the Blood Facts about cholesterol Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that can be found in all parts of your body. It helps your body make cell membranes, many hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in your blood comes from 2 sources: the foods you eat and
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Older Adults: Preventing Falls Every year, millions of older adults fall, leading to injuries and emergency room visits. Many of these falls and injuries can be prevented. Most falls happen at home. Taking certain safety measures can prevent many falls. Facts about falls Here are
Spina Bifida PPWG
Children with spina bifida need personalized care starting before birth and lasting through young adulthood. At Phoenix Children’s, our interdisciplinary team – including neurosurgeons, urologists, orthopedic specialists and pediatricians – cares for children and their families
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Infant of a Mother with Diabetes What types of diabetes can happen in pregnancy? When a baby is born to a mother with diabetes, the baby is at risk for problems. People with diabetes have high levels of sugar in their blood (hyperglycemia). Over time, this can lead to serious
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Healthy Sleep Habits in Children What is normal sleep? The total amount of sleep your child needs varies depending on their age. Age Recommended hours of sleep per day Newborn to 3 months 14 to 17 hours 4 to 12 months 12 to 16 hours (often sleeps through the night) 1 to 2 years
Radiology Research
The Radiology division at Phoenix Children’s engages in primary radiology research endeavors and collaborates with other divisions to support their research initiatives. The division’s primary research projects primarily focus on body, fetal, neurological and interventional