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Shingles What is shingles? Shingles (herpes zoster) is a common infection of the nerves. It is caused by a virus. Shingles set off a painful rash or small blisters on an area of skin. It can appear anywhere on the body, but it typically appears on only one side of the face or
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Osteoporosis What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This puts the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. What causes osteoporosis? Researchers don't know the exact cause for
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Poison Ivy Rash in Children What is poison ivy rash? Poison ivy rash is an itchy, allergic reaction to poison ivy. Poison ivy is a very common plant in the U.S. It's similar to two other plants called poison oak and poison sumac. The plants cause allergic dermatitis. This means
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Learning Disorders in Children What is a learning disorder in children? A learning disorder is when a child has trouble learning in certain school subjects. Your child may have problems with reading, math, or writing. Skills are below what's expected for the child’s age, grade
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Katherine’s journey to seizure freedom
… attention and Katherine was prescribed the maximum dose of several anti-seizure medications to control her symptoms. … procedure that Joyce’s friend had previously mentioned. Best yet, Dr. Wilfong was making the procedure available at … dedication and positive energy served as an inspiration to both Katherine and their parents. After a smooth recovery, …
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Headache home monitoring improves patient care
Headache Home Monitoring benefits children with chronic migraines by allowing doctors to respond quickly with changes to treatments plans.
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National Child Injury Prevention Day: Shine a green light on playdate safety
… and did not feel comfortable in leaving him in the care of another person. After talking through this fear with with my husband, we both agreed to place the importance on allowing him to …
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Outcomes Prediction Study (VPI-OPS)
The VPI Outcomes Prediction Study (VPI-OPS) is an observational study designed to help surgeons and speech-language pathologists select the best surgery for their patients and better customize the care they deliver. Researchers in this study include providers from more than 13
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Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis (JAS) in Children What is juvenile ankylosing spondylitis in children? Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis. It affects the spine and the places where the muscles, tendons, and ligaments attach to the bone. Ankylosing means stiff
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Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) in Children What is DBA in children? Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder. Children with DBA don't make enough red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen to all other cells in the body. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow, the