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Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy in children? Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is one of the muscular dystrophies. These are a group of rare, inherited muscle diseases (myopathies). EDMD causes weakness in your child
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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is FSHD in children? Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a rare genetic muscle disease that affects the muscles of your child’s face, shoulders, upper arms, and lower legs. These muscles weaken and shrink
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Congenital Liver Defects What are congenital liver defects? Congenital liver defects are liver disorders that are present at birth. They are rare. These liver disorders usually block the bile ducts. This affects the flow of bile. Bile is a fluid made in the liver. It helps with
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Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Leading the way in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Blog August has been designated as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month . This awareness every year provides a unique opportunity to update knowledge, educate and give thanks: Knowledge of …
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Ketogenic Diet for Seizures in Children A ketogenic diet is a special type of diet that causes the body to make ketones. The diet is very high in fat, and very low in carbohydrates. It includes enough protein to help your child grow. Why the diet is used The diet is sometimes
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Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts
Psoriasis explained by Phoenix Children’s skin care experts Blog Dermatology Psoriasis Psoriasis - from the Greek word “psora” = “itch,” meaning “itching condition.” Psoriasis can develop at any age, from infancy to adulthood, and approximately one-third …
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Hemophilia What is hemophilia? Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder. People with hemophilia bleed easily because they don’t have enough of one of the clotting factors in their blood. Clotting factors are needed for blood to clot. Blood clots to prevent excessive bleeding
Spina Bifida PPWG
Children with spina bifida need personalized care starting before birth and lasting through young adulthood. At Phoenix Children’s, our interdisciplinary team – including neurosurgeons, urologists, orthopedic specialists and pediatricians – cares for children and their families
Conditions We Treat
Conditions We Treat Home Conditions We Treat Limb Reconstruction and Lengthening Program Children can be born with a limb deformity or limb length difference. Limb development can also be affected from traumatic injuries, severe infections, benign or …