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A to Z: Hearing Loss, Conductive for Parents
Learn about causes of hearing loss and conditions that can affect the outer ear and middle ear.
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A to Z: Impacted Cerumen for Parents
Learn more about imnpacted earwax build-up, which can cause temporary hearing loss and ear pain.
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What Is Salvia? for Parents
There are many types of salvia plants. One, salvia divinorum, has a substance that can cause psychedelic experiences.
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Words to Know: Transplants for Parents
Easy-to-understand definitions of some key transplant terms.
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A to Z: Xerophthalmia for Parents
Learn about this conditions that causes dry eyes.
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Blood Test: Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb) for Parents
Doctors do thyroglobulin antibodies tests to help diagnose autoimmune conditions involving the thyroid gland, or when they suspect a thyroid disorder.
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Blood Test: Tissue Transglutaminase IgA (tTg-IgA) for Parents
The tissue transglutaminase IgA (tTg-IgA) test is usually done to help doctors diagnose celiac disease.
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Blood Test: Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies for Parents
The thyroid peroxidase antibodies test can help doctors diagnose and monitor autoimmune conditions involving the thyroid gland, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves disease.
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A to Z: Pilonidal Cyst for Parents
Learn more about skin infections, cysts, and abscesses.
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What Does Autoimmunity Mean? for Kids
Your immune system fights infections and illnesses. But sometimes the immune system makes a mistake and attacks part of the body. This is called autoimmunity.