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  • What Is Interventional Radiology (IR)? for Parents


    Interventional radiology (IR) is a way for doctors to treat problems like vascular anomalies and tumors.

  • Tonsillectomy for Teens


    Everybody's heard of tonsils, but not everyone knows what tonsils do in the body or why they may need to be removed. Find out here.

  • Radiation Therapy for Teens


    More than half of all people with cancer are treated with radiation therapy. Get the facts on radiation therapy, including what it is, what to expect, and how to cope with side effects.

  • What Happens in ACL Surgery? for Teens


    If you tore your ACL, you might need this surgery to fix it. Find out what's involved.

  • Cardiac Stents for Parents


    Cardiac stents are very small mesh wire tubes that hold blood vessels open so that blood can flow through the vessels normally. Find out about the procedure to place a stent.

  • Skull Base Surgery for Parents


    Skull base surgery is done to remove tumors and other growths that appear at the bottom of the skull.

  • Blount Disease for Parents


    Blount disease is a growth disorder that causes the bones of the lower leg to bow outward. This gets worse if it's not treated, so early diagnosis is very important.

  • Broken Bones for Teens


    Bones are tough stuff — but even tough stuff can break. Find out what happens when a bone fractures.

  • Kidney Transplant for Teens


    If the kidneys stop working, a person will need either dialysis or a transplant. Get the facts on kidney transplant in this article for teens.

  • Adenoids and Adenoidectomy for Teens


    Often, tonsils and adenoids are surgically removed at the same time. So, what are adenoids exactly?