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A stye is an inflammation or infection of the eyelid margin. This condition is also called a hordeolum. ...

Keratitis is an inflammation or infection of the cornea of the eye. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. ...

What in the world does that have to do with hand washing you ask? Singing that song takes 15 seconds which is how long everyone should wash their hands to help prevent the spread of germs that can cause you and your family to become ...

As someone pursuing a career in health care management, you want a superior learning experience. You can gain that experience at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, which has ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report. ...

Herpangina is a very common illness in children. It causes small blister-like bumps or sores (ulcers) in the mouth. They are usually in the back of the throat or the roof of the mouth. ...

Tennis elbow is a repetitive stress injury. It happens when the muscles and tendons in the elbow area are torn or damaged. ...

A pilomatrixoma (PY-lo-may-trick-SO-mah), also known as pilomatricoma, is a slow-growing, usually non-cancerous, skin tumor of the hair follicle. It is most common on the face and neck, but it may be on other parts of the body. ...

Nursemaid’s elbow is a type of elbow injury. It’s when a forearm bone (radius) slips out of place from where it normally attaches to the elbow joint. It is a common condition in children younger than 4 years of age. It is also called pulled ...

Overview The tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. Normally, if a woman doesn’t get pregnant, this tissue is shed each month during her period. In endometriosis, tissue that looks and acts like endometrial tissue implants outside the uterus. Each month, this misplaced ...

Premenstrual syndrome or PMS is a group of physical and emotional symptoms many women may have in the days before their period starts. Symptoms usually stop once the period starts. It’s thought to be related to the changing hormone levels of the menstrual cycle. ...