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Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery
This surgery removes the large intestine. It's often done to treat ulcerative colitis and other bowel conditions.
Inherited metabolic disorders
Caused by gene changes, these disorders affect the body's ability to change food into energy. They also affect how energy is used, such as for cell repair.
Heart valve disease
Learn about this condition in which one or more of the heart valves doesn't work properly.
Klinefelter syndrome
This genetic disorder occurs when a male is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome and may result in low testosterone production and infertility.
Allergy skin tests
Considering skin testing for your allergies? Learn about the risks, results and what to expect during testing.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
Sunburn
Learn more about how UV rays harm your skin and what you can do for symptom sunburn relief and how to protect yourself from sun exposure.
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.
Enterovirus D68 and parechovirus: How can I protect my child?
Enterovirus D68 and parechovirus infections can lead to serious illness among children. Know the symptoms and what you can do.
Cardiomyopathy
This disease of the heart muscle makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. Learn the different types and how they're treated.
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