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Cystic Fibrosis and the Digestive System How does CF affect the digestive system? Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) have a protein in their cells that doesn't work right. The protein is called CFTR (the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator). CFTR controls the flow of water

Uniparental Disomy: Prader-Willi Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome What is uniparental disomy? Chromosome pairs affect how our body works. Normally, a baby gets 1 copy of each chromosome pair from each parent. This means 1 copy from the genetic mother, and the other copy from the

Thyroid Conditions Click on the links below to learn more about these topics. Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Postpartum Thyroiditis© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always

Thalassemia Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Alpha Thalassemia Beta Thalassemia (Cooley's Anemia)© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your

Developmental Disorders Click on the links below to learn more about these topics. Pervasive Developmental Disorders Autistic Disorder Learning Disorders Communication Disorders© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a

Genetic Disorders Associated with Congenital Heart Disease Click on the links below to learn more about these topics. Down Syndrome Marfan Syndrome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a

Eating Disorders in Children The common feature of all eating disorders is abnormal eating behaviors. Click on the links below to learn more about eating disorders in children. Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This

Dermatitis in Children Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. Click on the links below to learn more about dermatitis in children. Contact Dermatitis Atopic Dermatitis in Children Diaper Dermatitis Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap)© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All

Common Breast Conditions Click on the links below to learn about common breast conditions. Mastalgia (Breast Pain) Common Benign Lumps Fibrocystic Breast Changes Nipple Problems and Discharge Breast Infections and Inflammations Diagnosing Benign Breast Conditions© 2000-2025 The

Cystic Fibrosis in Children Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Cystic Fibrosis Overview Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis and the Respiratory System Cystic Fibrosis and the Digestive System Cystic Fibrosis and the Reproductive System Symptoms of