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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy for Parents
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common form of muscular dystrophy. It gradually makes the body's muscles weaker.
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A to Z: Cardiomyopathy for Parents
Learn about cardiomyopathy, a disease in which the heart muscle becomes weak and enlarged, making it difficult to pump blood through the body.
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Juvenile Dermatomyositis for Parents
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is an autoimmune disease that makes muscles, skin, and sometimes other organs become inflamed or damaged.
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Ptosis for Parents
Ptosis is drooping of the upper eyelid. Many things can cause it.
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A to Z: Bell's Palsy for Parents
Learn about complications of viral infections and conditions that can affect the face and nervous system.
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A to Z: Botulism for Parents
Learn about bacterial infections, foodborne illnesses, and conditions that affect the nervous system.
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A to Z: Dermatomyositis for Parents
Learn about dermatomyositis, an inflammatory muscle disease that weakens muscles and produces a distinctive skin rash.
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A to Z: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease for Parents
Learn about neurological disorders and conditions that affect the arms and legs.
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Hernias for Parents
Hernias are fairly common in kids, and hernia repair is one of the most common pediatric surgeries.
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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.