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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.

  • Tonsillitis for Teens


    You wake up and your throat is swollen and you have a fever. Could it be tonsillitis? Find out what tonsillitis is, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Teens


    Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disease for doctors to diagnose — and even fully understand. Find out more about this often misunderstood condition.

  • Strep Test (Video) for Teens


    This video shows what it's like to get a strep test.

  • Encephalitis for Teens


    Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. Although encephalitis sounds scary, understanding its causes, symptoms, and treatment can help you feel prepared to deal with it if you ever need to.

  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) for Parents


    This virus poses few risks to healthy kids, but can cause serious health problems in unborn babies and kids with a weak immune system.

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Parents


    Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disease. It's a physical condition that also can also affect a person emotionally.

  • A to Z Symptom: Sore Throat for Parents


    A sore throat can be caused by many things, from viral and bacterial infections to seasonal allergies and gastroesophageal reflux.

  • Blood Test: Hepatic (Liver) Function Panel for Parents


    A hepatic function panel is a blood test that helps doctors check for liver injury, infection, or disease. It also can check for side effects in the liver from some medicines.

  • Splenic Sequestration for Parents


    Splenic sequestration is when too many blood cells get stuck in the spleen. This medical emergency can happen to people, usually kids, who have sickle cell disease.

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