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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.

  • Health Care Providers: Oncologists for Parents


    An oncologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats different types of cancer.

  • Health Care Providers: Urologists for Parents


    A urologist, sometimes called a urologic surgeon, is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats problems that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, and genitourinary system.

  • Health Care Providers: Audiologists for Parents


    An audiologist is a health care professional who studies and treats hearing and balance problems.

  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever for Teens


    Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by a bacteria that is carried by certain types of ticks. Learn about the signs and symptoms of RMSF and tips for preventing infection in this article.

  • Sclerotherapy for Parents


    Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which medicine is injected into blood vessels or lymph vessels to make them close. It's used to treat vascular malformations.

  • Treating Gastroschisis - Gastroschisis Silo (Video) 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. A gastroschisis silo allow the intestines to slowly move into the belly.

  • Health Care Providers: Rheumatologists for Parents


    A rheumatologist is a doctor who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones, and tendons that can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. They also treat autoimmune diseases.

  • Treating Indirect Inguinal Hernia (Video) for Parents


    An inguinal hernia happens when part of the intestines slips into the groin (where the belly meets the upper leg) instead of staying in the belly as it should. Doctors fix inguinal (IN-gwuh-nul) hernias with surgery.

  • 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.