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The Digestive System: An Overview What is digestion? Food and drink must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients to be absorbed into the blood and carried to cells throughout the body. Digestion is the process by which food and liquid are broken down into smaller parts
Social Media Guidelines: Engagement on Phoenix Children’s Public Platforms
Social media is for everyone. It enables us to interact with our patients, families, donors and anyone else who is passionate about Phoenix Children’s, the work we do and our immediate community. We encourage you to be active participants in our online communities. These are the
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Tom's Story
… side, but in Tom's case, that route would have damaged or destroyed his ability to speak and understand language. The … two days of tests that preceded his surgery, Jan said. He visited the hospital playroom and immersed himself in … filled with healium." Too sick to do much of anything, Tom occupied his time by staring at the balloon and trying to …
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Phoenix Children’s Achieves Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs Accreditation Signifying Highest Ethical Standards in Research
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, has been recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) for its ethical research and comprehensive protections for research participants. The health system is one of just four Arizona healthcare organizations and one of just 15 children’s hospitals nationwide to currently hold this accreditation.
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Eye and Back Strain from increased screen time
… eye fatigue or strain, also known as asthenopia. When this occurs, symptoms such as eye discomfort, irritation, blurred … the case when a child is using a computer at an adult’s desk, causes the upper lids to open wider. This causes eyes … to complain of eye or back strain, it’s time to schedule a visit at Phoenix Children’s Hospital where we can help …
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Dorothee K. Newbern, MD
Medical Director, Cardiometabolic Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Program; Program Director, Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship
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Phoenix Children’s Hospital Will Open New Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and Infusion Center on October 18
Phoenix Children’s new 17,000-square-foot Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) will open to patients on October 18, increasing the Hospital’s capacity to care for children and adults fighting pediatric cancer and complex blood disorders.
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Soy Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for soy allergy Your child has been diagnosed with a soy allergy. This means that your child's immune system overreacts to soy proteins. The allergy may go away when your child is older. But as long as your child has the allergy
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Overuse Injuries An increasing number of boys and girls are playing recreational and organized sports. As a result, there is a rise in the number of overuse injuries seen among children and teens. Most sports and overuse injuries are due to injuries that affect the bone, muscles
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Treating Aged or Sun-Damaged Skin What is photoaging? Too much sun exposure can cause premature aging of your skin. This premature wrinkling and skin damage from sun exposure is called photoaging. Photoaging is not like natural aging. It causes: Coarse, dry skin. Freckling and