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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.
Spina bifida
Learn about this condition in which an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord don't form properly. Surgery during pregnancy may be a treatment option.
Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
Thrombocytopenia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of a low platelet count.
Ependymoma
Learn about this tumor that forms from ependymal cells in the brain and spinal cord. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Seizures
Learn about the different types of seizures and what causes them. Also find out what to do if you see someone having a seizure.
Bone cancer
Bone cancer most commonly affects the long bones in the arms and legs. Some types happen mostly in children, while others affect mostly adults.
Glioma
Gliomas are the most common brain tumors in adults. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment, including innovative research to find new therapies.
Body lice
Body lice are tiny insects that live in your clothing and feed on your blood. Find out how to treat and prevent this itchy nuisance of a bug.
Mononucleosis
Learn about the symptoms and treatment of the kissing disease in adults and children.
Strep throat
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this throat bacterial infection in children and adults.
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