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Tips for Treating the Flu for Parents
Here are some quick tips for helping your child get over the flu.
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Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer for Parents
This promising new type of cancer treatment stimulates a person's immune system so it is better able to fight disease.
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What Is Interventional Radiology (IR)? for Parents
Interventional radiology (IR) is a way for doctors to treat problems like vascular anomalies and tumors.
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Gliomas for Parents
A glioma is a type of brain tumor that starts in glial cells, which support the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord. Doctors treat most gliomas with surgery alone or combinations of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
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Cancer Basics for Teens
Get the basics on cancer and cancer treatments in this article.
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What Is Cancer? for Kids
When kids get cancer, it can often be treated and cured. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Staph Infections for Parents
When skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection. But good hygiene can prevent many staph infections. Learn more.
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Allergies for Teens
Your eyes itch, your nose is running, you're sneezing, and you're covered in hives. The enemy known as allergies has struck again.
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Head Lice for Parents
Lice aren't dangerous and they don't spread disease, but they are contagious, annoying, and sometimes hard to get rid of. Learn more about this common childhood problem and how to get rid of those pesky little bugs.
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Port-Wine Stains for Parents
For most kids, these birthmarks are no big deal — they're just part of who they are. Read about port-wine stains, how to care for them, and, if necessary, what treatments are available.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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