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Transitioning to adulthood with sickle cell disease: Three keys to success
… cell disease: Three keys to success Blog Sickle Cell Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders For kids with sickle cell , … future, and a more manageable experience as they become adults. “As sickle cell patients, we can live a regular … early to late adolescence,” Dr. Shah says. Jackie agrees. “Information is the most important thing with sickle cell. As …
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Program
The Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) program at Phoenix Children’s brings the therapeutic benefits of animal interaction to both beside care and hospital events. Our goal is to help patients, families and staff through difficult procedures and extended hospitalizations. This program
Pediatric Tests, Procedures & Services
… Children's offers ambulatory blood pressure monitoring for children. This program fits children with custom cuffs worn for 24 hours, allowing a comprehensive reading of blood pressure in all situations, … as accurate as possible. Diagnostic tests and procedures Comprehensive evaluations, including tympanometry, …
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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is FSHD in children? Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a rare genetic muscle disease that affects the muscles of your child’s face, shoulders, upper arms, and lower legs. These muscles weaken and shrink
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Hydrocephalus What is hydrocephalus in children? A baby with hydrocephalus has extra fluid in and around the brain. This fluid is called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Most CSF is normally found in fluid-filled areas (ventricles) inside the brain. Its purpose is to cushion and
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Acne What is acne? Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and oil glands (sebaceous glands). The oil glands secrete oils (sebum) to keep the skin moist. When the glands get clogged, it can lead to pimples and cysts. Acne is very common. People of all races and ages have acne
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Depression What is depression? Depression is a whole-body illness. It involves the body, mood, and thoughts. Depression affects the way you eat and sleep. It also can affect the way you feel about yourself, the people around you, and other things. It's not the same as being
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Researcher Spotlights – January 2022
… spotlights leading physicians and other clinical leaders for their work in the areas of Research, Education and/or … School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He then completed a plastic surgery training at the University of … patients include semen and oocyte cryopreservation, and efforts have been underway to find alternatives for young …