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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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Imperforate Anus in Children What is imperforate anus in children? Imperforate anus is a problem that your child is born with. It happens when your child has a blocked or missing anus. The final part of the digestive tract is the rectum. The rectum collects and compacts the solid
On-Demand Booking
The health and safety of the young athletes in your care is an athletic trainer's number one priority — Phoenix Children’s is here to help in the event of a sports injury. We offer a fast, convenient On-Demand Booking tool where athletic trainers can make appointments with our
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My liver transplant – Adam’s story
My liver transplant – Adam’s story Blog Autoimmune Disease Liver Transplant Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) Transplant Meet Adam, an amazing teenager who recently endured some very serious health issues. However, his experience was a life lesson in …
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