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We understand that it can be unexpected, daunting and even scary when your baby needs to be transferred to another hospital’s newborn intensive care unit (NICU), especially if you need to remain in the hospital where you delivered. ...

Small for gestational age is a term used to describe babies who are smaller than usual for the number of weeks of pregnancy. These babies have birth weight below the 10th percentile. ...

What is Reye syndrome in children? Reye syndrome is a rare but very serious illness that causes brain swelling and liver damage. It can also affect all of the body’s organs. As the swelling in the brain increases, the pressure inside of the head may ...

Overview Clubfoot is a deformity of the foot. It’s when one or both feet are turned inward. The condition affects the bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels. Clubfoot is present at birth. It tends to affect more boys than girls. Causes A combination of things ...

Overview Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system. It is also called a seizure disorder. Normally the body's nerves send information by electrical and chemical signals. People with epilepsy have abnormal electrical signals in the brain. This can cause a seizure. Seizures can cause ...

Measles (rubeola) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. It causes a red, blotchy rash. It is also known as 10-day measles or red measles. It’s a very contagious illness. ...

Poison ivy rash is an allergic reaction to poison ivy. Poison ivy is very common plant in the U.S. It is similar to two other plants called poison oak and poison sumac. The plants cause allergic dermatitis. ...

Overview Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction from contact with certain substances. The substances may be: Irritants. These cause direct irritation and inflammation of the skin. They are the most common cause of contact dermatitis. Allergens. These cause the body's immune system to have an ...

A child with a communication disorder has trouble communicating with others. He or she may not understand or make the sounds of speech. The child may also struggle with word choice, word order, or sentence structure. ...

In his short years of life, Leo has braved surgery, dialysis and a kidney transplant. ...