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Pediatrician vs. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Department
Many children who get sick or suffer a minor injury will recover with home care, but some may need medical attention. What should you do if your child is sick, and how do you know if it’s time to call their pediatrician or go to the urgent care or emergency department? Read on
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Lung Transplantation in Children What is a lung transplant? A lung transplant is surgery to remove 1 or both diseased lungs and replace them with healthy lungs from a suitable organ donor. In most cases, lungs that are transplanted come from people who have died and donated their
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Understanding and diagnosing pediatric cerebrovascular disorders, including stroke, requires a comprehensive approach. This involves a detailed assessment of clinical symptoms, examination of your child’s medical history and utilization of advanced diagnostic tools to ensure
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A visit to Phoenix Children’s, whether planned or unplanned, can bring a lot of unknown changes. With medical procedures and treatment plans, your new “normal” might look a little different. We’re here to help patients and families adjust and thrive throughout your healthcare
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Breast Cancer: Surgery Surgery is a common treatment for breast cancer. It’s done to remove as much of the cancer as possible. You have many surgical choices. The type of surgery you need depends on: The size of the breast lump or tumor and where it is in your breast. The type of
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Diabetes and High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is 2 times more likely to strike a person with diabetes mellitus. Left untreated, high blood pressure can cause serious health problems. These include: Heart disease Kidney disease Eye problems Stroke A person with diabetes and
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Skin Self-Exam Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it’s found early. The way to find skin cancer early is with regular skin exams. This means having a healthcare provider check your skin. And it also means checking your skin at home regularly. Getting regular skin
Clinical Trials & Research Studies FAQ
Clinical trials are research studies in which patients may volunteer to take part. Phoenix Children’s uses clinical trials to find better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat childhood diseases and injuries. Doctors use treatment trials to learn more about how to fight cancer
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Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn What is hyperbilirubinemia in a newborn? Hyperbilirubinemia happens when there is too much bilirubin in your baby’s blood. Bilirubin is made by the breakdown of red blood cells. It’s hard for babies to get rid of bilirubin at first. It can build