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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Brain for Parents
A brain MRI, a safe and painless test that produces detailed images of the brain and the brain stem, can help detect cysts, tumors, bleeding, and other problems.
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Is It Dangerous to Run in the Heat? for Teens
It can be dangerous to run outside in the heat — it becomes harder for your body to cool itself down, which can lead to heat-related illnesses and dehydration.
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A to Z Symptom: Dizziness for Parents
Dizziness refers to feelings of lightheadedness, imbalance, or vertigo (the sensation that one’s surroundings are spinning or moving).
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A to Z: Atrial Flutter for Parents
Atrial flutter is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes the heart to beat too fast.
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What Are Cocaine & Crack? for Parents
Cocaine and crack are illegal drugs that produce an intense high and can cause a stroke, heart attack, or even death.
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Health Care Providers: Speech Therapists for Parents
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) — also called speech therapists — are licensed professionals who diagnose and treat disorders that affect speech and interfere with communication. Speech therapists can work in schools, hospitals, or specialty clinics.
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Sickle Cell Disease (Topic Center) for Parents
If your child or teens has sickle cell disease, you can get the facts here.
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Immune Thrombocytopenia for Parents
Immune thrombocytopenia happens when the immune system attacks platelets. Viral infections often trigger this in children, but it usually goes away within 6 months.
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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.
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Secondhand Smoke for Parents
Breathing in someone else's secondhand smoke is hazardous to our health. Find out what you can do about it.