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… is also wait‑listed at this time. Please check back for updates on when we will be accepting applications for these … teens, and can sometimes include holding and/or feeding a baby. We do not have a specific Baby Cuddler Program . I/we … may find the system prevents you from doing that since your email address is already on file with Phoenix Children's. If …
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Medical Genetics: Types of Genetic Changes The human body has about 20,000 different genes in each cell. Genes are located on chromosomes, which are stick-shaped structures in the middle of the cell (nucleus). Each cell usually has 46 chromosomes grouped in 23 pairs. Each gene
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Benign Skin Growths in Children What are benign skin growths? Children may have many types of skin growths. The vast majority of growths in children are benign. This means they are not cancer. Growths may be caused by genetics, injuries, sun exposure, or other reasons. What are
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Dear potential trainees, We are excited to welcome you to learn more about the training opportunities available at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's. Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country
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Refractive Errors in Children What is normal vision? To understand how certain problems can affect your child's vision, it’s important to know how normal vision happens. For children with normal vision, the following things occur in this order: Light enters the eye through the
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Six tips for celebrating Halloween during the pandemic
… COVID-19? Like everything else, celebrations will need to look a little different this year, but there’s still plenty … and tricks to enjoy Halloween in 2020. Assess your Risk If someone in your home has medical risk factors, we recommend … at an outdoor patch, carving jack-o-lanterns, setting up a scavenger hunt or enjoying a spooky movie at home. Know …
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Cancer Overview What is cancer? Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells. The whole body is made of cells that act and grow in controlled ways as the body needs them. Cells are controlled by genes. The genes in any cell in the body can be damaged. Then the cell can grow out of
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Preventing Eye Injuries in Children Eye injuries affect about 2.4 million people every year. Household products cause more than 125,000 serious eye injuries. Hospital emergency rooms treat nearly 23,000 victims of eye injuries from sports. Toys and home playground equipment cause
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Newborn Metabolic Screening Most babies look healthy and perfect when they are born—just ask their parents. But because some potential problems aren't readily seen, all newborns are tested for certain conditions, including metabolic disorders. A metabolic disorder is one that
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Common Symptoms of Liver Disease What are some common liver disease symptoms? When diagnosing liver disease, your health care provider looks at your symptoms and does a physical exam. Some common signs and symptoms of liver disease include: A yellowing of the skin and eyes