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Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)
If your child has tried two anti-seizure medications, and is still having seizures, they may have drug-resistant epilepsy. According to the Institute of Medicine, about 800,000 Americans experience seizures despite taking anti-seizure medications. In fact, after trying two
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Anatomy of a Joint Joints are the areas where 2 or more bones meet. Most joints are mobile, allowing the bones to move. Joints consist of the following: Cartilage. This is a type of tissue that covers the surface of a bone at a joint. Cartilage helps reduce the friction of
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Skin Pigment Disorders What are skin pigment disorders? Skin color is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialized cells in the skin (melanocytes). The amount and type of melanin determines a person's skin color. What is the function of melanin? Melanin's role is to
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Newborn Metabolic Screening Most babies look healthy and perfect when they are born—just ask their parents. But because some potential problems aren't readily seen, all newborns are tested for certain conditions, including metabolic disorders. A metabolic disorder is one that
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Mammograms and Breast Health What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breast. It's used to find and diagnose breast disease. A mammogram may be done if you have breast problems such as a lump, pain, or nipple discharge. A mammogram is also done as a screening
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The Pediatric Sports Medicine Fellowship Training Program at Phoenix Children’s provides the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to practice high quality, state-of-the-art Sports Medicine management. The program’s curriculum trains Fellows to master all 6 ACGME core
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Phoenix Children’s provides comprehensive celiac testing and care for children with celiac disease. Celiac disease damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Most children with celiac disease have abdominal symptoms
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Types of Hearing Loss in Children What are the different types of hearing loss? There are three main types of hearing loss. They are sensorineural, conductive, and mixed. These types of hearing loss can be present at birth (congenital). Or they can happen after birth (acquired)
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Coping with Swallowing Problems As you go through daily life, swallowing is as natural as breathing. You rarely give it a second thought as you swallow hundreds of times each day. Swallowing problems can happen for reasons ranging from dehydration to illness. Most of the time it
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What Are Red Blood Cells? Red blood cells carry fresh oxygen all over the body. This is important to your health. Red blood cells are round with a flattish, indented center, like doughnuts without a hole. Your healthcare provider can check on the size, shape, and health of your