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Hereditary Hemochromatosis What is hereditary hemochromatosis? Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic blood disorder that causes your body to absorb too much iron from the food you eat. Iron is a mineral found in many foods. But too much iron is toxic to your body. The excess
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At Phoenix Children’s, your child has access to comprehensive surgical services and support – from evaluation, consultation and inpatient care through outpatient services and follow-up. Our pediatric surgeons offer traditional and innovative minimally invasive techniques
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If your child has hearing loss, the experts at Phoenix Children’s will work with you to find the best treatment for their unique needs and goals. One option for children born with little to no hearing, or for those whose hearing aids are no longer effective, is a cochlear implant
Neurology Graduates Fellowship Matches & Positions
Year Name Match/Position 2023 Christie Becu, MD Epilepsy Fellowship, UCLA Health, Ronald Regan 2023 Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan, MD Neuroimmunology Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 2022 Clara Chow Haws, MD Neuromuscular Fellowship, Barrow Neurological Institute at
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Birthmarks What are birthmarks? Birthmarks are areas of discolored or raised skin that are seen at birth or within a few weeks of birth. Birthmarks may be made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels. Medical experts don’t know what causes birthmarks. But most of them are
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Anatomy: Fetus in Utero Amniotic sac. A thin-walled sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The sac is filled with liquid made by the fetus (amniotic fluid) and the membrane that covers the fetal side of the placenta (amnion). This protects the fetus from injury. It also
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Three Phoenix Children’s leaders named Health Care Heroes finalists by the Phoenix Business Journal
Phoenix Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that three of the hospital’s leaders were selected as Health Care Heroes Awards finalists during Phoenix Business Journal’s award breakfast on August 22. Carmen Neuberger, Phoenix Children’s general counsel and executive vice president, was selected as a finalist and the winner for the Non-physician category. Angus Wilfong, MD, Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology, was selected as a finalist for the Innovator category, and Daniel Velez, MD, Division Chief of the Heart Center at Phoenix Children’s, was selected as a finalist in the Physician category.
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Ear, Nose, and Throat Facts What is the ear? The ear is the organ of hearing and balance. The ear is made up of: External or outer ear. This includes: Pinna or auricle. This is the outside part of the ear. External auditory canal or tube. This is the tube that connects the outer
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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) in Children What is SCID in children? SCID is a very rare disease. It causes a child to have a very weak immune system (immunodeficiency). As a result, the child is unable to fight off even mild infections. The disease is also known as the