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Conditions We Treat
Approximately one in 600 babies are born with an abnormality of the upper limb, which includes the hand and arm. These differences can impact the shape, function and appearance of the child’s hands. Our Hand Surgery and Congenital Hand Program’s team of experts treats children
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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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Cholesterol in the Blood Facts about cholesterol Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that can be found in all parts of your body. It helps your body make cell membranes, many hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in your blood comes from 2 sources: the foods you eat and
Programs & Services
Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologists and optometrists provide many life-transforming programs and services to enhance eye care. These include:
Programs & Services
The Cochlear Implant Program at Phoenix Children’s offers multidisciplinary care from a team of experts specially trained in cochlear implantation and pediatric hearing loss. They’ll be by your side at every stage of the cochlear implant process. Most importantly, your family is
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Breast Cancer: Surgery Surgery is a common treatment for breast cancer. It’s done to remove as much of the cancer as possible. You have many surgical choices. The type of surgery you need depends on: The size of the breast lump or tumor and where it is in your breast. The type of
Curriculum
… teaching throughout the program. Over three years, fellows complete a total of 9 months in inpatient rotations, … with clinicians across various specialties to deliver comprehensive patient care, working closely with supervising nephrology attendings. Fellows also engage in multiple …
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Exercise Finding the right exercise program and the right preparation Physical activity is an important action that people can do to improve their health. Experts advise getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity, aerobic physical activity every week for major health
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Hirschsprung Disease in Children What is Hirschsprung disease in children? Hirschsprung disease is a rare birth defect. It affects the nerve cells in the large intestine. These nerve cells control the muscles that move food and waste, or stool, through the large intestine. The