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  • Omphalocele for Parents


    A baby born with an omphalocele has an opening where the umbilical cord goes into the belly. Some openings close on their own, but many need treatment, including surgery.

  • Pierre Robin Syndrome for Parents


    Babies born with Pierre Robin Syndrome have a smaller-than-normal jaw. They need special treatment to keep the airway open, help with feeding and prevent serious problems.

  • Allergy Testing for Teens


    Doctors use several different types of allergy tests, depending on what a person may be allergic to. Find out what to expect from allergy tests.

  • Lyme Disease for Parents


    Lyme disease can affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and other organ systems. If Lyme disease is diagnosed quickly and treated with antibiotics, most people feel better quickly.

  • Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Newborns for Parents


    An intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is bleeding in and around the brain’s ventricles. Most babies with a mild IVH do well.

  • Gastroschisis for Parents


    Gastroschisis is when a baby is born with the intestines, and sometimes other organs, sticking out through a hole in the belly wall near the umbilical cord.

  • Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) for Parents


    Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition that causes very high levels of LDL ("bad" cholesterol).

  • Health Care Providers: Allergists/Immunologists for Parents


    An allergist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats asthma, allergies, or immune system conditions.

  • Health Care Providers: Dermatologists for Parents


    A dermatologist is a doctor who helps people take care of their skin, hair, and nails, and diagnoses and treats problems when they do happen.

  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) for Parents


    Atrial septal defect (ASD) — also known as a "hole in the heart" — is a type of congenital heart defect. Most ASDs are diagnosed and treated successfully.

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