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Fanconi Anemia in Children What is Fanconi anemia in children? Fanconi anemia is a blood disorder. The bone marrow either doesn't make enough blood cells or it makes abnormal blood cells. Bone marrow is the spongy material inside bones. It makes white and red blood cells, and
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Practice fireworks safety
Practice fireworks safety Blog Center for Family Health and Safety Trauma Fireworks Safety Fireworks are a fun and traditional way to celebrate Independence Day. They are a symbol to remind us of the “bombs bursting in air” that helped our nation become …
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Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) What is VWD? Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is an inherited disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot. What causes VWD? VWD is almost always inherited. This means it is passed from parents to children. People with the disorder may have low
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10 Things to Know About Epilepsy
10 Things to Know About Epilepsy Blog Epilepsy Seizures Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Epilepsy is one of the most common of all neurological diseases. More than 45,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with the condition each year, …
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Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) in Children What is DBA in children? Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder. Children with DBA don't make enough red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to all other cells in the body. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow, the
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Short Bowel Syndrome in Children What is short bowel syndrome in children? Short bowel syndrome is when the body has trouble absorbing nutrients from food because of a problem with the small intestine. It often happens to children who have had a large part of their small
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Bedwetting
Bedwetting Blog General Pediatrics Genetics Bedwetting Bedwetting can be an emotional trial for many children and parents. Most children will successfully toilet train between 2-4 years old. However, it’s common for some children to have episodic …
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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Children What is Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children? Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disorder. It occurs when there are very high levels of a type of immune cell called a Langerhans cell. In the past, this disorder was thought to be
Programs & Services
Programs & Services Home Programs & Services Celiac Disease Clinic During your child’s first visit to the Celiac Disease Clinic, you will meet with pediatric gastroenterologist Elizabeth Collyer, MD , and registered dietitian Rachel Goodwin, RD. Dr. …
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Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia) in Children What is tongue-tie in children? Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a problem with the tongue that is present from birth. It causes speech and eating problems in some children. The lingual frenulum of the tongue is a small fold of tissue that