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Tuberculosis (TB) in Children What is tuberculosis in children? Tuberculosis (TB) is an ongoing (chronic) infection caused by bacteria. It usually infects the lungs. But other organs such as the kidneys, spine, or brain may be affected. TB is most often spread through droplets
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Lymphadenopathy in Children What is lymphadenopathy in children? Lymphadenopathy means swelling of the lymph nodes or glands. These are the bean-shaped glands in the neck, armpits, groin, chest, and abdomen. These glands act as filters for lymphatic fluid. This fluid contains
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Riding a bike? Wear a helmet – NO exceptions!
… worn. Choose bike helmets that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and replace them after a crash … trained to perform a concussion protocol to determine the best course of treatment. The hospital also provides … located inside the helmet or on the packaging. • Always buy a new helmet. You may not know the history of a used …
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Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) in Children What is transposition of the great arteries in children? Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a type of heart defect that your baby is born with (congenital). In this condition, the two arteries that carry blood out of
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Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is when scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. This stops the liver from working normally. Cirrhosis is a long-term (chronic) liver disease. The damage to your liver builds up over time. The liver is your body’s
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Phoenix Children’s Chief Physician Executive Dr. Jared Muenzer Named One of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives
Phoenix Children’s, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pediatric health systems, announced today that Jared Muenzer, MD, MBA, Chief Physician Executive of the system and Chief Operating Officer for Phoenix Children’s Medical Group, was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2024. This prestigious program honors licensed clinicians in executive roles who are paving the way to better health through their executive responsibility, leadership qualities, innovation, community service and achievements inside and outside of their respective organizations.
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Phoenix Children’s Promotes Dr. Jared Muenzer to Chief Physician Executive
As Chief Physician Executive, Muenzer will lead all clinical care, including the health system’s growing behavioral health services, Phoenix Children’s Care Network, clinical research efforts at the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute, medical education and the growing network of Phoenix Children’s Pediatrics practices. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Children’s Medical Group, a role he has held since 2016.
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Handwashing 101
… portable—way to clean your hands. You can keep a bottle in your car, purse or even on a keychain. It is … when you’re done drying your hands to turn off the water. Best times to wash hands Keeping your children’s hands clean …
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Researcher Spotlights – June 2022
… respectful and truthful while shaping communication to best help families understand and effectively process what … size matching and using cell-free DNA as a noninvasive marker of rejection in heart transplantation. Virtual … an echo-based tool for determining total cardiac volume in both donors and recipients applying this in real-time for …
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Intussusception in Children What is intussusception in children? Intussusception is a serious problem in the intestine. It occurs when 1 part of the intestine slides inside another part. The intestine then folds into itself like a telescope. This creates a blockage or obstruction