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Guide to different tick species and the diseases they carry
Learn about different tick species and some of the diseases they may carry.
Congenital myasthenic syndromes
These rare hereditary conditions result in a problem in nerve stimulation, causing muscle weakness that worsens with physical activity.
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.
Hip dysplasia
In infancy, this condition often can be corrected with a soft brace. Older children and young adults might require surgery to correct the misalignment.
Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is the most common cancerous brain tumor in children. Treatment usually includes a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia — Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this serious lung infection.
Ear tubes
Learn about the procedure for placing ear tubes used to treat middle ear problems.
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.
Albinism
In this group of inherited disorders, the body makes little or no melanin, a pigment that determines hair, skin and eye color and vision development.
Child sleep: Put preschool bedtime problems to rest
When a child has trouble sleeping, a gentle but firm bedtime routine is often the key to a good night's rest.
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