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Tonsils and Adenoids: What are they? Where are they? And do I need them?
… one of the more common surgeries I perform is a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (also known as an adenotonsillectomy). … what is its function? Lastly, and often most important for someone considering having them removed: Do I need them? … of the cells within the tonsils. Once this impairment occurs, the tonsils are no longer able to provide local …
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Vaccines and kids: What parents should know
… Vaccines and kids: What parents should know Blog Vaccination … about vaccines, and what she wants caregivers to know. My child is healthy. Why do they need vaccines? The diseases … that vaccines can help prevent. Can a vaccine make someone sick? Some people think you can get the flu from …
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EMS and Prehospital Care Conference
… dedicated to advancing pediatric emergency care. Accredited pediatric Continuing Education (CE) hours offered … ( kdold[at]phoenixchildrens[dot]com ) Follow us on Instagram @ ems.pediatrics … EMS and Prehospital Care …
Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Symposium
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Supporting Adolescents with Eating Disorders We help adolescents who are dealing with an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, build a healthier relationship with food, their bodies and themselves through expert care. Our adolescent medicine physicians
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Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18 in Children What are trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 in children? Trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 are genetic disorders. They include a combination of birth defects. This includes severe learning problems and health problems that affect nearly every organ in the
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Osteomyelitis in Children What is acute osteomyelitis in children? Acute osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone. It develops over a short time, usually about 2 weeks. In children, osteomyelitis is more common in the long bones of the arms and legs; however, it can affect any
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Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children What is rhabdomyosarcoma in children? Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that should grow into skeletal muscle cells. Skeletal muscles control voluntary muscle movements. These are movements we can control. This rare cancer is
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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