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Heart valve disease
Learn about this condition in which one or more of the heart valves doesn't work properly.
MCAD deficiency
This inherited genetic disorder prevents the breakdown of certain fats needed for energy, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels if not treated.
Coarctation of the aorta
Learn more about the causes and treatment of this usually congenital heart condition that is treatable but requires lifelong follow-up.
DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)
This condition is due to missing part of chromosome 22. It may cause heart issues, thyroid problems, cleft palate, lower immunity and other health problems.
Farsightedness
Do you see distant objects clearly, but develop a blur as they come close? This vision problem, called farsightedness, is easily corrected with prescription lenses.
Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect
This congenital heart defect affects the valve between the heart and lungs and includes a hole in the heart. Learn the symptoms and how it’s treated.
Infant growth: What's normal?
Infant growth rates depend on various factors. Consider what's typical during baby's first year.
Craniosynostosis
This condition results in premature fusing of one or more of the joints between the bone plates of an infant's skull before the brain is fully formed.
Color blindness
Is it red or is it green? Learn more about what causes color blindness and how to tell whether or not you can distinguish between certain shades of color.
Mitral valve disease
Learn more about diseases that affect the valve between the left heart chambers, including mitral valve regurgitation and mitral valve stenosis.
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