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Chiari malformation
Learn about this brain condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this common — and treatable — heart problem that occurs shortly after birth.
Iritis
Learn about who's at risk of this eye condition and why you should get treatment right away if you have symptoms.
Osteochondritis dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans most commonly affects children who are very active in sports. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of this joint condition.
Chickenpox
Learn more about preventing this once-common childhood illness. Also, find out how to recognize and manage it.
Gender dysphoria
Learn about the treatments that can help alleviate discomfort that can arise when there's a difference between gender identity and sex assigned at birth.
Dermatitis
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of this itchy skin condition that affects children and adults, and about how moisturizers help prevent it.
Traveler's diarrhea
Learn how to avoid contaminated food and water that may lead to this common travel hazard. Plus, find out what to do if it strikes.
Metachromatic leukodystrophy
This rare genetic disorder causes fatty substances (sulfatides) to build up in your brain and nervous system, causing progressive loss of nerve function.
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and COVID-19
Learn about symptoms of MIS-C, a serious condition linked to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Get help fast if your child shows any signs.
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