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  • Neuroblastoma for Parents


    Learn about neuroblastoma, a rare type of childhood cancer that develops in infants and young children.

  • What's Blood? for Kids


    It swirls through your veins and arteries, but what is it really? Find out about blood in this article for kids.

  • Blood for Parents


    Here are the basics about the life-sustaining fluid called blood.

  • Blood for Teens


    Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.

  • Anemia for Parents


    Anemia happens when there aren't enough healthy red blood cells in the body. It can be caused by many things, including dietary problems, medical treatments, and inherited conditions.

  • Marfan Syndrome for Parents


    Marfan syndrome affects the body's connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints, and heart. Even though the disease has no cure, doctors can successfully treat just about all of its symptoms.

  • Low Calcium in Babies (Hypocalcemia) for Parents


    Hypocalcemia is when the blood has too little calcium. It can be treated with calcium and vitamin D supplements.

  • A to Z: Dislocation, Hip for Parents


    A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A hip dislocation is an injury that occurs when the ball of the thighbone moves out of the socket of the hipbone.

  • Anemia for Teens


    Anemia is when the number of red blood cells in the body gets too low. Red blood cells carry hemoglobin (pronounced: HEE-muh-glow-bin), a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. Without enough of them, oxygen doesn't get to the body's organs. Without enough oxygen, the organs can't work normally.

  • A to Z: Patellar Dislocation for Parents


    Patellar dislocation happens when the patella (kneecap) slips out of its normal position.