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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. ...

Good nutrition is important for the overall development of your child. Food nourishes the body and mind. For many children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), eating can be challenging. Besides causing frustration, feeding issues can result in poor weight gain and affect your child’s health ...

Overview Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that cause a variety of infections, such as: Respiratory illness, such as a cold Infection of the eye (conjunctivitis, also called pink eye) Croup Bronchiolitis Pneumonia In children, adenoviruses most often cause infections in the respiratory system, but ...

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation causes the brain to swell. This leads to changes in a child's nervous system that can include confusion, changes in alertness, and seizures. ...

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. ...

What is microcephaly in children? Microcephaly is a condition where a baby's head is much smaller than normal. It is most often present at birth (congenital). Most children with microcephaly also have a small brain and an intellectual disability. Some children with small heads have ...

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. ...

Influenza makes you feel miserable. Fever, muscle aches, chills, headache, cough and fatigue add up to an unpleasant five or six days. As a parent, it’s just as difficult to watch your child suffer through the discomfort of “the flu.” ...

Eyelid lacerations are cuts to the eyelid, and they are caused by trauma. The most common causes in children include dog bites and handlebar injuries. ...

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 ...