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Gliomas for Parents
A glioma is a type of brain tumor that starts in glial cells, which support the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord. Doctors treat most gliomas with surgery alone or combinations of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
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Occupational Therapy for Parents
Occupational therapy can help improve kids' cognitive, physical, and motor skills and build their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.
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Anxiety Disorders for Teens
Everyone feels anxious at times, but sometimes anxiety is too intense. Find out what makes anxiety disorders different from normal anxiety, and what to do if you think anxiety is a problem.
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Health Care Providers: Behavioral Health Specialists for Parents
Behavioral health is medical care that helps manage emotions and behaviors. The main health care providers who work in behavioral health are psychologists and psychiatrists.
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Your Baby's Care Team in the NICU for Parents
If your baby is getting medical care in you NICU, find out who will be caring for your baby and how they can help.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for Teens
OCD is a mental health condition. It causes thoughts called obsessions, anxiety, and actions called compulsions. People with OCD feel stuck in a stressful cycle of these thoughts and actions.
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Speech-Language Therapy for Parents
Working with a certified speech-language pathologist can help a child with speech or language difficulties.
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What to Do When You Feel Sad for Kids
Everyone is sad once in a while. But depression is a sadness that goes on too long and hurts too much. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Ototoxicity (Ear Poisoning) for Parents
Ototoxicity is when a person develops hearing or balance problems. Learn about this side effect of taking certain medicines.
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Pseudoachondroplasia for Parents
Pseudoachondroplasia is a skeletal dysplasia that causes dwarfism and arms and legs that are short compared with the body. Children who have it can live long and productive lives.