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Chandler's Diabetes Story for Kids
People who have diabetes have to pay special attention to what they eat and need to stay aware of the amount of sugar in their blood. So what's it like to have diabetes? Just ask Chandler!
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Hepatitis for Parents
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Most cases are caused by a virus — either hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C — all of which can be passed to others by someone who is infected.
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Surgeries and Procedures: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents
Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.
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A to Z: Paresthesia for Parents
Parathesia is a burning, prickling, itching, or tingling "pins and needles" skin sensation. Anyone who has had a foot "fall asleep" has experienced temporary paresthesia.
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Sclerotherapy for Parents
Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which medicine is injected into blood vessels or lymph vessels to make them close. It's used to treat vascular malformations.
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Why Does My Foot Fall Asleep? for Kids
Is your foot asleep? Find out why in this article for kids.
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What's a Spinal Tap? for Kids
A spinal tap is an important test for diagnosing illnesses, such as meningitis.
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Is It Normal to Feel Sick During a Blood Draw? for Teens
During a blood draw, some people might have a vasovagal reaction. Learn more.
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Lymphoma for Parents
Lymphoma is cancer that begins in the body's lymphatic tissue. It's a common type of cancer in children, but most recover from it.
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Thyroid Cancer for Parents
Thyroid cancer is uncommon in kids. Most who develop it do very well when the cancer is found and treated early.