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What's It Like to Have Surgery? for Teens
Knowing what to expect with surgery before you get to the hospital can make you less anxious about your surgical experience - and less stress helps a person recover faster.
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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.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery for Teens
There are several different types of weight loss surgeries. One type is gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy. Find out what's involved and who gets it in this article for teens.
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Medical Tests: What to Expect (Video) for Teens
Need to get a blood test? An MRI? These videos show what happens in 10 of the most common medical tests.
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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) for Teens
A good, stable connection at your hip joint is what lets you walk, run, make that jump shot, and shake it on the dance floor. But in some teens – particularly those who are obese – the hip joint is weakened by slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE).
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Can Acne Scars Be Removed? for Teens
Scars from acne can seem like double punishment - first you had to suffer through the pimples, now you have marks to remind you. Is there anything you can do?
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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.
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Breast Reduction Surgery for Teens
Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that makes large breasts smaller. It can help when large breasts create problems.
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Adenoids and Adenoidectomy for Teens
Often, tonsils and adenoids are surgically removed at the same time. So, what are adenoids exactly?
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Radiation Therapy for Teens
Many 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.
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