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Growth and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old for Parents
As kids grow from grade-schoolers to preteens, there continues to be a wide range of "normal" as far as height, weight, and shape.
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6 Ways to Study Better for Tests for Teens
Taking good notes, scheduling study time, and joining a study group are just some ways to study well. Here’s how to be prepared.
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Surgeries and Procedures: Retinopathy of Prematurity for Parents
Retinopathy of prematurity, which mostly occurs in premature babies, is a disease that causes abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina. Sometimes surgery is needed to prevent vision loss or blindness.
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Nasopharyngoscopy for Parents
A nasopharyngoscopy is an exam doctors do to view the back of the throat.
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Understanding Dyslexia for Teens
Dyslexia is a learning disability in which people have difficulty learning to read, even though they are smart enough and are motivated to learn. Learn more about dyslexia and how to deal with it.
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Medical Care and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old for Parents
Regular well-child exams are an important part of keeping kids healthy and up to date on immunizations against serious diseases. Find out what to expect at the doctor's office.
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Growth and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old for Parents
Kids entering puberty will undergo many changes in their developing bodies. Find out more about what to expect.
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Marfan Syndrome for Parents
Marfan syndrome affects the body's connective tissue and can cause problems in the eyes, joints, and heart. Even though the disease has no cure, doctors can successfully treat just about all of its symptoms.
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Submucous Cleft Palate for Parents
In a submucous cleft palate, the muscles of the palate don't form properly, but the tissue that lines the roof of the mouth does. This makes these clefts harder to see.
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Health Care Providers: Physician Assistants (PAs) for Parents
Physician assistants (PA) work together with doctors to give medical care. They do much of the patient care that doctors do.