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The Epilepsy Program at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s is Arizona's leading pediatric epilepsy program, recognized nationally for excellence. We know that epilepsy is more than just a medical issue — it's a journey that impacts the entire family. With
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Sports-Related Injuries Most sports injuries are from either injury or overuse of muscles or joints. Most are caused by minor injury involving muscles, ligaments, tendons, or bones, including: Bruises. Sprains. Strains. Fractures. Dislocations. What is a bruise? A bruise is an
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Melanoma: Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have melanoma, you will likely need certain exams and tests to be sure. Diagnosing melanoma starts with your healthcare provider asking you questions. They will ask you about your health history, your symptoms, risk
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Smoking and Heart Disease The American Heart Association (AHA) says diseases caused by smoking kill more than 440,000 people in the U.S. each year. Most new smokers are children and teens. Smokers have a higher risk for lung disease and other respiratory problems, such as
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Jason S. Hauptman, MD, PhD
Division Chief, Neurosurgery; Caroline Hoeye Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery
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Congenital Heart Disease According to the American Heart Association, about 9 of every 1,000 babies born in the U.S. have a congenital heart defect. This is a problem that occurs as the baby's heart is developing during pregnancy, before the baby is born. Congenital heart defects
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Tics and Tourette syndrome are neurological disorders characterized by sudden, repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds. Tics can range from simple motor actions, such as blinking or head jerking, to complex movements or vocalizations. Tourette syndrome, a more specific form
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A day in the life of an Outpatient Child Life Specialist
… Ambulatory building. Each day, these child life specialists visit with children and families who come to Phoenix Children’s for a variety of specialty care … Child life specialists also provide developmentally appropriate coping skills for children and encourage …
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Liver Transplant for Children What is a liver transplant for children? A liver transplant is surgery to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver from another person. The new liver may come from an organ donor who has just died. A liver transplant may also come from a healthy