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Cosmetic Safety for Contact Lens Wearers What eye hazards may be linked to cosmetic use? Misusing cosmetics when you wear contacts can lead to problems, including: Deposits on the lens. Eye irritation. Allergies. Injury. Infection. Dryness. What can you do to wear contact lenses
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Exercise During Pregnancy Getting regular exercise during pregnancy can often help reduce any physical discomforts. It can also help with recovery after your baby is born. But talk with your healthcare provider or midwife before starting an exercise program. Physical activity may
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Circumcision for Children What is circumcision for children? Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin covering the end of the penis. This skin is called the foreskin. This surgery is most often done 1 or 2 days after a baby’s birth. Circumcision can also be done on older
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Anencephaly in Children What is anencephaly in children? Anencephaly is a condition that is present at birth (birth defect). It affects the brain and skull bones. With this condition, the brain isn't fully formed. It often lacks part or all of the cerebrum. The cerebrum is the
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Children What is spinal muscular atrophy in children? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disease of the nerves and muscles caused by certain genes. It affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord. It causes muscle wasting and weakness. What causes
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Voice Disorders What are voice disorders? You may have a voice disorder if you have a problem with pitch, volume, tone, and other qualities of your voice. These problems occur when your vocal cords don't move or vibrate normally. Your voice is the sound that air makes when it is
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Phoenix Children’s Promotes Mike Meekins to Senior Vice President of Operations
Meekins will advance operational leadership to better serve children and families across the region
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22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome in Children What is 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in children? The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) is a genetic disorder. In children with this syndrome, a tiny piece of one of the copies of chromosome 22 is missing. This can cause many health problems
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Anemia in Children What is anemia in children? Anemia is a common problem in children. About 20% of children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with anemia at some point. A child who has anemia doesn't have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a type of protein that
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Chronic Bronchitis What is chronic bronchitis? Bronchitis is inflammation of the breathing tubes. These are the airways called bronchi. This inflammation causes too much mucus to be made and other changes. Bronchitis can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Chronic