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Type 1 diabetes
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment of this chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
This condition results from alcohol exposure before birth. The exposure causes lifelong problems with behavior, learning, thinking and physical development.
Wilms tumor
Progress in the diagnosis and treatment of this kidney cancer have greatly improved the outlook for children with the condition.
Choroid plexus carcinoma
This rare type of cancerous brain tumor occurs mainly in children under 2. Treatment usually involves surgery and radiation therapy.
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Learn more about the causes and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis — a digestive disease caused by an allergic reaction.
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.
Ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis
Learn how to prevent and treat the tick-borne diseases ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis.
Epiglottitis
A blocked windpipe needs prompt treatment.
Trachoma
Trachoma is the leading preventable cause of blindness worldwide. Find out about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious eye disease.
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)
With tongue-tie (ankyloglossia), a band of tissue (frenulum) tethers the tongue, restricting the range of motion. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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