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MRI (Video) for Teens
This video shows what it's like to get an MRI.
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Strokes for Teens
Strokes are more common in older adults, but teens can have one too. This "brain attack" happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second.
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Cancer (Topic Center) for Teens
This site for teens has information and advice on treating and coping with cancer.
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Osteomyelitis for Teens
Sometimes a bad cut that gets infected can lead to even worse things, like a bone infection called osteomyelitis. The easiest way to protect yourself is to practice good hygiene.
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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) for Teens
A good, stable connection at your hip joint is what lets you walk, run, make that jump shot, and shake it on the dance floor. But in some teens – particularly those who are obese – the hip joint is weakened by slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE).
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Jumper's Knee for Teens
Jumper's knee is an overuse injury that happens when frequent jumping, running, and changing direction damages the patellar tendon.
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Hip Pointer for Teens
Most hip pointer injuries can be easily treated and heal in their own time. Find out what to do in this article for teens.
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Burner (Stinger) for Teens
Burners - also called stingers - usually happen in the neck or shoulder. They take their name from the burning or stinging sensation they cause. Find out how to treat burners - and prevent them.
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Proximal Biceps Tendonitis for Teens
In teens, biceps tendonitis is usually an overuse injury that causes tendons in the upper arm to be swollen or irritated. Most cases heal on their own if you follow a few guidelines from your doctor.
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Blood in the Urine (Hematuria) for Teens
Hematuria is pretty common, and most of the time it's not serious. Find out what causes blood in the urine and what to do about it.