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  • Encephalitis for Parents


    Encephalitis is a rare brain inflammation caused by a virus. The best way to avoid encephalitis is to prevent the illnesses that may lead to it.

  • Late Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment for Parents


    Long-term side effects, or late effects, happen to many cancer survivors. With early diagnosis and proper follow-up care, most late effects can be treated or cured.

  • Gliomas for Parents


    A glioma is a type of brain tumor that starts in glial cells, which support the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord. Doctors treat most gliomas with surgery alone or combinations of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

  • Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about severe TBIs, and how to help students who've had a TBI.

  • What Is a Coma? for Kids


    A coma can be difficult to understand, especially because it may look like the person is just sleeping. Find out what a coma is and how people recover from them.

  • Brain and Nervous System for Teens


    If the brain is a central computer that controls all the functions of the body, then the nervous system is like a network that relays messages back and forth to different parts of the body. Find out how they work in this Body Basics article.

  • Fainting for Teens


    Fainting is pretty common in teens. The good news is that most of the time it's not a sign of something serious.

  • Headaches for Parents


    Headaches affect kids as well as adults. Learn about common causes and when to talk to a doctor.

  • Fears and Phobias for Teens


    Fear is a normal human reaction that protects us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Get the facts about fears and phobias and what causes them.

  • Cardiac Arrest for Parents


    Cardiac arrest is when changes in the normal electrical activity of the heart make it suddenly stop beating. Quick medical care is essential.

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