Children's health
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Progeria
This genetic disorder is extremely rare and progressive. It causes children to age rapidly, beginning in their first two years of life.
Congenital heart defects in children
Learn about symptoms, tests and treatments for children born with a problem in the structure of the heart.
Rhabdomyosarcoma
This rare soft tissue cancer affects children more often than adults. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Keratoconus
When your cornea bulges outward, it can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment for this eye condition.
Hydrocele
Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this swelling in the scrotum.
Epidermolysis bullosa
Learn about a rare inherited disease that often shows up in infancy and causes fragile, blistering skin on the palms and feet. Severe disease may be fatal.
Osteochondritis dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans most commonly affects children who are very active in sports. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this joint condition.
Prescription drug abuse
Using a prescription medicine in a way not intended by the prescriber can lead to drug abuse. Learn about risk factors and treatment for drug misuse.
Heart valve disease
Learn about this condition in which one or more of the heart valves doesn't work properly.
Chiari malformation
Learn about this brain condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.
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