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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Learn about this type of arthritis that affects children and can cause growth problems, joint damage and eye inflammation.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
This childhood condition occurs when blood supply to the ball part of the hip joint is interrupted for a short time, making the bone fracture easily and heal poorly.
Male breast cancer
Breast cancer can affect anyone. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this cancer. Treatment most often involves surgery.
Nearsightedness
Tired of squinting at objects in the distance? There are effective treatment options for this eye condition, and some preventive options are emerging.
Neuromyelitis optica
Understand more about this condition that affects the spinal cord and eye nerves and is sometimes mistaken for multiple sclerosis.
Orchitis
This inflammation of one or both testicles can cause pain and infertility. It's usually caused by a bacterial infection or the mumps virus.
Osteochondritis dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans most commonly affects children who are very active in sports. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this joint condition.
Shigella infection
Shigella infection is an intestinal infection that causes diarrhea. Learn how to recognize, treat and prevent the spread of this contagious condition.
Temporal lobe seizure
These seizures begin in the temporal lobes of the brain. They can trigger a variety of symptoms such as odd feelings, fear and unresponsiveness.
Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
Thrombocytopenia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of a low platelet count.
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