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Kidney disease (renal failure) is short-term or permanent damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function. ...

A VSD is an opening or hole in the dividing wall (septum) between the two lower chambers of the heart. VSDs are the most common type of congenital heart defect. ...

Truncus arteriosus is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It occurs when there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Normally, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are separate. ...

A head injury is any kind of damage to the scalp, skull, brain, or other tissue and blood vessels in the head. A head injury is also often called a brain injury or traumatic brain injury (TBI), depending on the extent of the injury. ...

High chair injuries have been increasing. Is your little one safe? According to a recent study of emergency room visits, high chair-related injuries have increased roughly 22 percent over the past decade. ...

Osteosarcoma is cancer of the bone. The cancer (malignant) cells make immature bone cells (osteoid). Osteosarcoma is very rare, but it is the most common type of bone cancer in children and teens. It is most common in teens and young adults. ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that is present at birth. This means it is passed down through a parent’s genes. Children with SCD make an abnormal type of hemoglobin. ...

Eisenmenger syndrome is an advanced form of pulmonary artery hypertension. In this condition, the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs narrow. This makes the pressure of blood flow against the walls of the arteries (blood pressure) too high. ...

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. Connective tissue holds the body's cells, organs, and other tissue together. Connective tissue is also important in growth and development. ...

A pediatrician is much more than a person who cares for your child when he or she is sick. Pediatricians are trusted advocates who offers reassurance, advice and guidance throughout your child’s years of growth and development. What should you be looking for in a ...