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Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?
Tonsillectomy may sometimes be needed in children who have recurring strep throat infections.
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.
CT scan
This imaging test helps detect internal injuries and disease by providing cross-sectional images of bones, blood vessels and soft tissues inside the body.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Molecular breast imaging
Learn about this breast cancer screening test that's sometimes used in addition to mammograms, especially for those with dense breast tissue.
Otoplasty
Learn about this cosmetic procedure, which is done to change the appearance of your ears. Understand risks and what results to expect after surgery.
Ulcerative colitis
This type of inflammatory bowel disease affects the innermost lining of your digestive tract. Learn about available treatments for this often exhausting condition.
Hepatitis A
This contagious liver infection is caused by a virus. Learn more about its symptoms, treatment and prevention, including the hepatitis A vaccine.
Pineoblastoma
Learn about this rare cancer that begins in the brain's pineal gland. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents
Learn how much of this key mineral your child needs and what the health risks of not getting enough are.
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