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Atrioventricular canal defect
This congenital heart defect involves a hole in the heart. It affects blood flow through the heart valves. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
Patent foramen ovale
Learn more about the causes and complications of this condition in which a hole in the heart doesn't close the way it should after birth.
Airplane ear
That fullness in your ear when on an airplane that's climbing or descending results from uneven air pressure between your middle ear and the environment.
Child abuse
Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and medical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn about signs, risk factors, how to get help and prevention.
Febrile seizure
These frightening but generally harmless seizures are triggered by a fever and affect infants and young children.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Learn about the unexplained death of a young baby who seems healthy.
Diphtheria
This rare but serious bacterial infection can cause organ damage and breathing problems. This disease is often treatable but is also preventable with a vaccine.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Spinal cord tumor
Spinal cord tumors can cause serious problems such as pain and paralysis. Find out how more about management and treatment.
Vertebral tumor
Vertebral tumors grow in the bones of the spine, causing pain and weakening the spinal column. Read more about how they’re managed, and what to expect.
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