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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
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10 things to know about the newly expanded 10th floor
10 things to know about the newly expanded 10th floor Blog Growth The final touches have been made on the 10th floor, also known as Care Area 10, in the inpatient care tower on the Phoenix Children’s Hospital — Thomas Campus. The expansion of the 10th …
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Addison Disease in Children What is Addison disease in a child? Addison disease, also called primary adrenal insufficiency, is when the adrenal glands don't make enough of the "stress" hormone called cortisol. Cortisol controls metabolism, blocks inflammatory reactions, and
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Anorectal Malformation in Children What is an anorectal malformation in children? Anorectal malformations are birth defects, or problems that happen as an unborn baby is developing during pregnancy. With this defect, the anus and rectum don’t develop properly. They are the lower
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Appendicitis in Children What is appendicitis in children? Appendicitis is a painful swelling, inflammation, and infection of the appendix. It's a medical emergency because the appendix can burst or rupture. This is serious and can lead to more widespread infection. If not