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  • What's Type 1 Diabetes? (Video) for Parents


    Watch this video to see what happens inside the body when a person has type 1 diabetes.

  • Laryngoscopy for Parents


    Laryngoscopy, a visual exam of the voicebox and airway, can help discover the causes of voice and breathing problems, throat or ear pain, and other bothersome symptoms.

  • Surgery for Tear Duct Blockage for Parents


    Blocked tear ducts are a fairly common problem in infants. Sometimes surgery is done to treat them.

  • Pharmacogenetics: How Genetic Testing Can Guide Medicine Decisions for Parents


    Pharmacogenetics, also called pharmacogenomics, is the study of how our genes affect our response to some, but not all, medicines.

  • Appendectomy for Parents


    Learn the basics of an appendectomy so you know what to expect if your child has this surgery.

  • Nasopharyngoscopy for Parents


    A nasopharyngoscopy is an exam doctors do to view the back of the throat.

  • How to Stay Healthy With Type 1 Diabetes for Kids


    Kids who have type 1 diabetes need to take some important steps to feel good and stay healthy.

  • Pilonidal Cyst for Parents


    A pilonidal cyst is a fluid-filled sac under the skin in the lower back, near the crease of the buttocks.

  • Prenatal Tests: FAQs for Parents


    Every parent-to-be hopes for a healthy baby, but it can be hard not to worry. Find out what tests can keep you informed of your health — and your baby's — throughout pregnancy.

  • Hydrocele for Parents


    A hydrocele is a pouch of fluid around the testicle inside the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns, especially preemies.