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Peripheral nerve tumors
Learn about these growths that form in or near nerves connecting to the spinal cord. Surgery is the most common treatment.
Tetralogy of Fallot
These four heart problems present at birth change how blood flows through the body. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Vascular rings
Learn more about this condition in which malformations of the aortic arch encircle the windpipe and esophagus and can press against them.
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.
Rheumatic fever
Learn about this complication of strep throat and scarlet fever and what you can do to prevent it.
Hemophilia
In this inherited disorder, the blood lacks one of several clot-forming proteins. The result is prolonged bleeding, which can be life-threatening.
Meningitis
Spot the signs and understand the treatment options for meningitis, an infection that has several possible causes.
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Learn more about this rare congenital heart condition that results in underdevelopment of the left side of the heart.
Pulmonary atresia
This life-threatening heart condition that's present at birth changes the way blood travels from the heart to the rest of the body.
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