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Trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 are genetic disorders. They include a combination of birth defects. This includes severe learning problems and health problems that affect nearly every organ in the body. ...

A lymphatic malformation is a lymphatic vessel that isn’t formed right. The malformations are lymphatic tissue filled with fluid (cyst). Your child may have one or more of these cysts. ...

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a rare disorder of the muscles that causes weakness of skeletal muscles, breathing muscles, and the heart muscle. ...

Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is when the spinal cord is damaged from an accident or other situation. An SCI may be a bruise (contusion), a partial tear, or a complete tear (transection) in the spinal cord. ...

Teens often begin abusing opioid painkillers after they get a prescription for one. ...

A burn is damage to tissues of the body caused by contact with things such as heat, radiation, or chemicals. A third-degree burn damages affects the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and the inner layer of skin (dermis). A child with a third-degree burn needs ...

The best cerebral palsy care focuses on more than the physical needs of the child. It also addresses the mental, emotional and social needs. Our on-staff social worker helps you and your child with these important aspects of life. Find links to our best family ...

Psoriatic arthritis is a rare form of arthritis or joint inflammation that affects both skin and joints. It can occur in people who have psoriasis, a skin and nail disease. Psoriasis is an ongoing (chronic) condition that causes a red, scaly, itchy rash. It also ...

What is bronchiolitis in children? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs. It’s when your child has swelling in the smaller airways (bronchioles) of the lung. This swelling blocks air in the smaller airways. Bronchiolitis usually happens in the winter and early spring. It most ...

The Children’s Discovery Institute is a world-class center for pediatric research and innovation that encourages researchers to ask bold questions and take bold risks to uncover answers. ...