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Some disorders are as complex as their names might imply – whether it’s paroxysmal dyskinesias or opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome. Rare pediatric movement disorders are a group of individually unique and uncommon neurological diseases, many with genetic causes. Experts have
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Heart Defects Causing Extra Blood Flow Through the Lungs Click on the links below to learn more about these topics. Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Atrioventricular Canal (AV Canal or AVC)© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children What is obstructive sleep apnea in children? Obstructive sleep apnea is when a child briefly stops breathing while sleeping. It happens because of a blockage in the upper airway. This is the passages through the nose and mouth to the windpipe
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Rehabilitation is an important medical specialty focused on restoring and maintaining optimal health and functioning while reducing disability. The Frances H. McClelland Rehabilitation Program at Phoenix Children's offers the most comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation program in
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Natalie and Julia — Hearing loss doesn’t define them
Natalie and Julia — Hearing loss doesn’t define them Blog Hearing Loss Cochlear Implant Natalie, age 7, and Julia, age 5, are sisters and best friends. Their creative imaginations run wild every day — when they play together, during bath time and at …
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Newborn Screening Tests What are newborn screening tests? The U.S. has a national program of newborn screening tests. These check for health disorders that can be treated if they're found very early in life. If the screening test results are abnormal, it means more tests need to
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Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines
Giving patients access to life-sustaining specialty medicines Blog Cystic Fibrosis Specialty medications Specialty Pharmacy Melissa has her hands full. She is a single mother of two active and busy teenagers. Sarah is about to turn 18, and Mason is 15. …
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Growing healthier together
Growing healthier together Blog Growth Watch Phoenix Children’s Growth Video to see all the ways we’re growing. Growth Video Previous Next At Phoenix Children’s, we are focused on delivering everything that kids and families need, including primary care, …
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Precocious Puberty What is precocious puberty? Puberty that happens early is called precocious puberty. This means a child's physical signs of sexual maturity develop too soon. This includes breast growth, pubic hair, and voice changes. These are known as secondary sexual
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children What is type 1 diabetes in children? Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. The body's immune system damages the cells in the pancreas that