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Urinary Incontinence What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of urine control. You may not be able to hold your urine until you can reach a restroom. It may be a short-term problem caused by another health issue. Or it may be a long-term problem that
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Helicobacter Pylori in Children What is H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) in children? H. pylori is a spiral-shaped germ (bacteria) that infects the stomach. It can damage the tissue in your child's stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). This can cause
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About Cancer Clinical Trials What are cancer clinical trials? Cancer clinical trials are research studies with people. They may be done by government agencies, educational organizations, private not-for-profit groups, or commercial businesses. Trials are used to check how safe
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Families first at Phoenix Children’s
… the healthcare system and advocating for someone with complex medical needs. And for many families like her own, … Clinic became a designated Muscular Dystrophy Clinic site. The clinic’s medical director, Saunder M. Bernes, MD , … experts on my son’s condition,” Nancy says. “They know the best treatments and make sure we know all the different …
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A home away from home: Brooke’s story
… as a home away from home. “Being a medical mama is the best club I never wanted to be part of,” Brittany says. “But … is the place where kids with serious medical conditions come.” Although Brooke still experiences daily seizures, … contributing to the parent portal app, and supporting website updates. “My child has a tough diagnosis, and I have …
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Pneumonia in Children What is pneumonia in children? Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It can be mild or serious. Pneumonia is generally more common in children younger than 5 years old. What causes pneumonia in a child? Pneumonia is most often caused by bacteria or viruses
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Coronary Heart Disease What is coronary heart disease? Coronary heart disease happens when the innermost layer of the coronary arteries becomes inflamed and narrowed. This is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque. These deposits may start in childhood and continue
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Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) in Children What is an atrial septal defect in children? The atrial septum is the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart (right and left atria). An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal hole in this wall. ASD is a heart problem that is
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Atrioventricular (AV) Canal Defect in Children What is an atrioventricular canal defect in a child? An atrioventricular (AV) canal defect is a congenital heart defect. This means that your child is born with it. AV canal defect is a large hole in the center of the heart. It is
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Sammie's Story
… transplant. Just before the flight, Sammie fell into a coma. Her family was in disbelief, shock and immense grief. … returned, a bone marrow transplant would give her the best chance of being cured. Since the Hospital is the only … But she was determined to beat the cancer. Her family visited often, giving her the strength she needed to turn the …