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What Does Epistaxis Mean? for Kids
Epistaxis is usually no big deal — it's just the medical word for a bloody nose.
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What's Petroleum Jelly? for Kids
Don't put this jelly on your sandwich.
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What's a Nasal Cavity? for Kids
The nasal cavity is the inside of your nose.
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Thrombocytopenia for Teens
Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.
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Your Child's Habits for Parents
Nail biting, hair twirling, thumb sucking, and nose picking - these childhood habits are common. Here's how to deal with them.
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Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma for Parents
A juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a growth in the area behind the nose. They're benign but can damage nerves and bones and block ear and sinus drainage. Almost all JNAs are in teenage boys.
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Thrombocytopenia for Parents
Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.
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Stem Cell Transplants for Parents
Stem cells help rebuild a weakened immune system. Stem cell transplants are effective treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer.
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) for Parents
When someone has hypertension (high blood pressure), the heart has to pump harder and the arteries are under more strain as they carry blood.
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Stem Cell Transplants for Teens
Stem cells can develop into cells with different skills, so they're useful in treating diseases like cancer.