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Clubfoot
This term describes a range of congenital foot abnormalities in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position, keeping it from moving up and down.
Undescended testicle
Learn about causes, complications and treatment of this condition in which one or both testicles aren't in the usual place within the scrotum.
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)
In this congenital heart condition, the lung's blood vessels attach to the wrong places in the heart. Know the symptoms and how it's diagnosed.
Dwarfism
Very short stature of 4 feet 10 inches or less that results from a genetic or medical condition is considered dwarfism. Learn about causes and treatment.
Rheumatic fever
Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.
Cerebral palsy
Learn about this group of conditions that affect movement. It's caused by damage to the developing brain, usually before birth.
Pacifiers: Are they good for your baby?
Is it OK to offer your baby a pacifier? Know the pros and cons.
Heart arrhythmia
Learn about common heart rhythm disorders that can cause your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.
Breastfeeding and medications: What's safe?
Understand which medications are safe to take while breastfeeding.
Diabetes insipidus
Learn more about this unusual disorder that disrupts the body's fluid balance, causing too much urination and possibly leading to dehydration.
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