What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that often follows a terrifying physical or emotional event - causing the person who survived the event to have persistent, frightening thoughts and memories, or flashbacks, of the ... [... more]
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What is impetigo?
Impetigo is a superficial infection of the skin, caused by bacteria. Impetigo is a superficial infection of the skin, caused by bacteria. The lesions are often grouped and have a red base. The lesions open and become crusty and have a ... [... more]
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How to care for the uncircumcised penis:
The decision to circumcise a baby boy may depend on many factors, including the parent's preference, religion, and where the child is born. The penis, the outer reproductive organ of the male, consists of two parts - the shaft and the glans. The ... [... more]
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What are the symptoms of cystic fibrosis?
The following are the most common symptoms for cystic fibrosis. The following are the most common symptoms for cystic fibrosis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: This may cause a loss of salt. A loss ... [... more]
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Insects in the Ear
Insects may fly into the ear and become trapped when a child is playing outdoors. Insects may fly into the ear and become trapped when a child is playing outdoors. Sometimes, the insect dies after entering the ear; other times, it may remain ... [... more]
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Normal Newborn Behaviors and Activities
It is exciting for new parents to watch their newborn's behaviors and activities. It is exciting for new parents to watch their newborn's behaviors and activities. However, in some cases, the absence or presence of a behavior or activity may ... [... more]
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Prune Belly Syndrome
Prune belly syndrome is also known as triad syndrome or Eagle-Barrett syndrome. Prune belly syndrome is also known as triad syndrome or Eagle-Barrett syndrome. It is characterized by a triad of abnormalities that include the following: Because of ... [... more]
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Liquid-based cytology - a Pap test alternative:
Women should have a Pap test at least once every three years. In the past few years, a newer way of testing cervical cells for abnormalities has gained acceptance in the medical community. This procedure is called liquid-based cytology. Approved ... [... more]
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What is childhood glaucoma?
Glaucoma occurs when the fluid drainage from the eye is blocked by abnormal development or injury to the drainage tissues, thus, resulting in an increase in the intraocular pressure, damage to the optic nerve, and loss of vision. There are many ... [... more]
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Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that begins in nerve tissue of infants and very young children. Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that begins in nerve tissue of infants and very young children. The abnormal cells are often found in the nerve ... [... more]
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What is MRI?
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a ... [... more]
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What is premenstrual syndrome?
As many as 85 percent of females, during their reproductive years, experience some of the common symptoms associated with PMS. Further, approximately 30 to 40 percent of these females experience symptoms so severe that they disrupt daily ... [... more]
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