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Ataxia
Often caused by an underlying condition, this loss of muscle control and coordination can impact movement, speech and swallowing.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
Angelman syndrome
Learn about this genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, problems with speech and other symptoms.
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
This heart problem that is present at birth causes a hole between the heart's upper chambers. It can be treated.
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.
Ebstein anomaly
In this rare heart defect, the tricuspid heart valve didn't form properly. This can affect the heart's ability to pump blood. Know the risks and symptoms.
Influenza (flu)
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this potentially fatal viral infection that attacks the respiratory system.
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.
Type 1 diabetes in children
Know what symptoms to look for, as well as more about diagnosis, treatment and daily living with this lifelong insulin-dependent condition.
Moyamoya disease
This rare disorder occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or narrowed and a tiny cluster of blood vessels forms at the base of the brain.
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