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Hypoglycemia in Children What is hypoglycemia in children? Hypoglycemia is when the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is too low. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the brain and the body. The normal range of blood glucose is about 70 to 140 milligrams per deciliter (mg
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“Nobody is normal”: Savanna proves confidence is contagious
“Nobody is normal”: Savanna proves confidence is contagious Blog Colitis Gastroenterology (GI) Motility Clinic Reproductive Anomalies & Differences of Sex Development Clinic VATER syndrome Colorectal Clinic It’s a fact of life: Everybody goes to the …
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Congenital Hypothyroidism in Children What is congenital hypothyroidism? When the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone, it's called hypothyroidism. Congenital hypothyroidism is when the disorder is present in a baby at birth. If not treated, it can lead to serious
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Getting back to active
Getting back to active Blog Chest Wall Deformities Pectus Excavatum Slipping Rib Syndrome Chest Wall Center Jillian Chloe Chloe was just a preschooler when her parents noticed their daughter’s chest appeared to cave inward. Chloe’s pediatrician diagnosed …
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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