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Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) for Parents
Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome, also called FPIES, is a type of delayed food allergy. Someone with FPIES must avoid the foods that might trigger a reaction.
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Blood Test: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) for Parents
A C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test is used to identify inflammation or infection in the body.
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Blood Test: IGF Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3) for Parents
The main reason doctors order the IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP3) test is to see if a person is producing a normal amount of human growth hormone.
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MyPlate Food Guide for Parents
The USDA's food guide icon is designed to make meal planning easy. Here's how to get MyPlate onto your table.
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What Is a Gene? for Kids
Why does one kid have green eyes while another kid's eyes are brown? It's all in the genes! Find out how genes work, what happens when there are problems with genes, and more.
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Nephrotic Syndrome for Parents
Nephrotic syndrome happens when tiny filtering units in the kidneys stop working properly. This can cause weight gain and other symptoms. Most kids eventually outgrow it.
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Milk Allergy in Infants for Parents
Almost all infants are fussy at times. But some are very fussy because they have an allergy to the protein in cow's milk, which is the basis for most commercial baby formulas.
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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Teens
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.
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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Kids
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.
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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Parents
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.