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What's Anemia? for Kids
What does it mean when a kid has anemia? Learn about anemia, why kids get it, and how it's treated in our article for kids.
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Noonan Syndrome for Parents
Noonan syndrome is a condition that some babies are born with. It causes changes in the face and chest, and usually includes heart problems.
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Leukemia for Parents
Leukemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells. With the proper treatment, the outlook for kids with leukemia is quite good.
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Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML) for Parents
Learn about this rare type of cancer, which usually affects kids under 4 years old.
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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) for Parents
While this type of blood cancer is more common in adults, it affects children, too. Thanks to advances in therapy, most kids with CML can be cured.
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) for Parents
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common type of childhood cancer. Because it develops and gets worse quickly, prompt treatment is very important. With treatment, most kids are cured.
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) for Parents
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) happens when the body makes too many immature white blood cells. Among kids with leukemia, 20% have this type. With treatment, most recover.
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Emergency Care & First Aid (Topic Center) for Parents
Here's your one-stop information center for everything you need to know about handling emergencies and keeping kids safe.
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First Aid & Injuries for Teens
Learn what to do for common problems like bug bites or nosebleeds, including situations when you need to see a doctor.
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Illnesses & Injuries for Kids
We've got head-to-toe info about common illnesses and injuries, from the flu and bug bites to nosebleeds and broken bones.