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Juvenile Dermatomyositis What is juvenile dermatomyositis? Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare disease that causes muscle inflammation and a skin rash. It's different from other muscle diseases because it also causes skin problems. Symptoms often first appear in children
Laser Ablation
Laser ablation surgery is the latest advancement in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy. Phoenix Children's is the only pediatric hospital in Arizona and the Southwest, and one of only a handful of centers in the country, offering laser ablation for pediatric epilepsy and brain
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Katy & Micki's Story
… more than a simple case of the flu. The vacant look in her eyes was alarming, and Katy's parents called for an … that might control the seizures called a hemispherectomy...it would mean removing half of Katy's brain. While it … decision in their lives, Jim and Leslie knew it was Katy's only chance for a quality life. "The neurosurgeon told us he …
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Insect Stings and Allergic Reactions in Children Avoiding insect stings may not always be possible. But it's important to know how to respond if your child has an allergic reaction from an insect sting. This may give you more peace of mind if there is an emergency. Insect stings
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Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease) What is diabetic kidney disease? Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is kidney disease that is due to diabetes. It is also called diabetic nephropathy. Nephropathy means your kidneys aren't working normally. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are the most
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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Teens What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infectious diseases spread through sexual contact. About 50 out of 100 new STIs happen in people ages 15 to 24. Protecting your teen from STIs The
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Achalasia in Children What is achalasia in a child? Achalasia is a rare disease that makes it hard to swallow foods and liquids. In achalasia, there is a problem with the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach (esophagus). The muscles that make the esophagus
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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children, Adolescents and Teens What is ADHD? ADHD, also called attention-deficit disorder, is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases
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A home away from home: Brooke’s story
… Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s “My daughter is alive and doing well because of the care we … daughter was typical and healthy. When Brooke was born, her eyes were smaller than normal, but Brittany didn’t think … giving back to Phoenix Children’s through service has not only had an impact on other families, it’s had an impact on …
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Our Emergency Department (ED) and American College of Surgeons-verified Pediatric Level I Trauma Center (the only one in the state) opened in September 2017. This amazing care facility is the only pediatric emergency service in a free-standing children’s hospital in Arizona. We