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What is Croup? what Causes It?

Croup is a condition that irritates your baby’s upper airways and causes them to swell. The condition is contagious, especially in the first few da...

Whats The Treatment for Chickenpox?

Chickenpox usually runs its course in 5 to 10 days. Choose water over sugary drinks or sodas, especially if you or your child has chickenpox in the...

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)

Your symptoms depend on how many tumors you have, how big they are, and where they are. This means you get tumors in lots of places in your body. L...

What is Trisomy 13?

It can be extremely difficult to hear that your unborn baby has trisomy 13, also known as Patau Syndrome. Babies can have three copies of chromosom...

What is Treacher Collins Syndrome?

Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a rare condition. The doctor will examine your baby after birth. Genetic tests can show gene changes that may ha...

Tongue-Tie

Tongue-tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition some babies are born with that limits their tongue movements. Usually, the lingual frenulum...

Progeria

Progeria is also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) or the “Benjamin Button” disease (named after the short story and movie ‘The ...

Primary Immunodeficiency

When your child has a primary immunodeficiency disease (PIDD), their body has a harder time fighting germs that make people sick. When you first le...

What is Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia?

PCD is a genetic condition caused by a mutation (change) in any one of 32 genes that researchers have identified (so far). Because PCD is genetic, ...

Tips to Prevent Poisoning in The Home

Poison control centers across the country get more than two million calls a year about potential exposure to poisons.

What is a PKU Test?

A health care worker at the hospital will take a blood sample no earlier than 24 hours after your baby is born. The test measures the amount of Phe...

What is Nursemaid's Elbow?

Nursemaid's elbow can happen if you tug or pull on a child's lower arm or hand, especially if the arm is twisted. The most common cause of nursemai...