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• Meningitis for Teens

  
  

  Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Quick treatment of meningitis usually is successful.

• What Are Germs? for Kids

  
  

  You know they can hurt you, but what are these invisible creatures? Find out in this article for kids.

• Birth Defects for Parents

  
  

  Some birth defects are minor and cause no problems. Others can be serious and require lifelong treatment.

• What Medicines Are and What They Do for Kids

  
  

  You've taken medicine before. But what is it?

• Visual Impairment for Teens

  
  

  When one or more parts of the eye or brain that are needed to process images become diseased or damaged, severe or total loss of vision can occur. Read all about visual impairment.

• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) for Parents

  
  

  The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that connects two major arteries before birth and normally closes after a baby is born. If it stays open, the result is a condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).

• If Your Baby Has a Birth Defect for Parents

  
  

  If your child has a birth defect, you don't have to go it alone - many people and resources are available to help you.

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Teens

  
  

  Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disease for doctors to diagnose — and even fully understand. Find out more about this often misunderstood condition.

• Balance Disorders for Parents

  
  

  Most kids stumble and fall from time to time, but a child who often loses their balance might have a balance disorder.

• Going to the Doctor for Kids

  
  

  When you go to the doctor for a checkup, it's because your parents and your doctor want to see that you're growing just the way you should. Read all about what happens at the doctor's office.