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Medical Library
The Medical Library is open to all staff of Phoenix Children's. Our patients and their families are welcome to use the library on a limited basis, but will be directed to The Emily Center when appropriate. Employees can access online library resources via the intranet (you must
Programs & Services
We collaborate with epileptologists from the Epilepsy Program, who refer patients to our clinic. Our approach is multidisciplinary, involving providers whose expertise supports our ketogenic therapy program. Additionally, we actively engage with the community, collaborating with
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Scabies in Children What is scabies in children? Scabies are tiny mites on the skin. They cause a small red rash and intense itching. This infection is very contagious. It often spreads from child to child while children are sleeping together in the same bed or have close
Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship
The mission of the Phoenix Children's Hospital Pulmonology Fellowship is to train fellows to become the future generation of pediatric pulmonologists who will go on to provide extraordinary medical care for children with pulmonary diseases. The fellows will continue to advance
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High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens What is high blood pressure in children? Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. Two numbers are recorded when measuring blood pressure: Systolic pressure. This is the higher number. It refers to the
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Kawasaki Disease in Children What is Kawasaki disease in children? Kawasaki disease is a rare illness that most commonly affects children ages 0 to 5, but it can sometimes affect children up to the age of 13. It is a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis means inflammation of the blood
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Vulvitis What is vulvitis? Vulvitis is an inflammation of the vulva, the soft folds of skin outside the vagina. It’s a symptom that can result from an array of diseases. This can include infections, injuries, allergies, or irritants. Because it can be challenging to find the
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Rett Syndrome in Children What is Rett syndrome in children? Rett syndrome is a rare genetic developmental and neurological disorder. It almost exclusively affects girls. Children with this disorder often develop normally for their first 6 to 18 months. After that, they start to
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman’s reproductive tract. It can affect the uterus, fallopian tubes, and the ovaries. PID can cause scar tissue that grows between internal organs
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Tennis Elbow in Children What is tennis elbow in a child? Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful issue caused by overuse. The tendons that join the forearm muscles to the outside part of the elbow get inflamed or damaged. This is usually caused by repeated use of those