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  • A to Z: Tietze Disease for Parents


    Learn more about diseases of the chest wall and conditions that cause chest pain.

  • What Does Dislocation Mean? for Kids


    A dislocation is when one or more bones at a joint moves out of place.

  • Hemophilia for Parents


    Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder that prevents the blood from clotting properly. With modern treatment, most kids who have it can lead full, healthy lives.

  • Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) for Parents


    Most kids who develop this inflammation of the blood vessels (marked by a raised red and purple rash) make a full recovery and have no long-term problems.

  • Costochondritis for Parents


    Costochondritis is a painful swelling of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone. It's one of the most common causes of chest pain in kids and teens.

  • Lupus for Teens


    Lupus is a disease that affects the immune system. Learn how lupus is treated, signs and symptoms, how to support a friend who has it, and more.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Dislocation, Shoulder for Parents


    A shoulder dislocation causes the top of the upper arm bone (humerus) to slip out of its normal position in the shoulder socket.

  • Rubella (German Measles) for Parents


    Rubella infection, or German measles, usually is a mild disease in kids that can be prevented with vaccination. Its primary medical danger is to pregnant women because it can affect developing babies.

  • Ganglion Cysts for Parents


    Ganglion cysts are lumps that, most commonly, appear on the back of the wrist. These cysts are not cancerous and are easily treated.