Learn about this brain condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.
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Craniosynostosis
In this condition, one or more of the flexible joints between the bone plates of a baby's skull close before the brain is fully formed.
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Pseudocholinesterase deficiency
This causes sensitivity to certain muscle relaxants used during anesthesia. Muscles may stay relaxed for too long, interfering with movement and breathing.
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Gaucher disease
The buildup of naturally occurring fatty substances damages the spleen, liver, bones and other tissues. Life-long treatments help manage most cases.
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Down syndrome
In this genetic condition, an unusual cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. This causes delays in growth and development.
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1 (MEN 1)
Learn about this rare condition that causes tumors to grow and too many hormones to be made.
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Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)
In this heart condition present at birth, the lung's blood vessels attach to the wrong places in the heart. Know the symptoms and how it's diagnosed.
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E. coli
Most strains of this bacteria are harmless, but some can cause serious symptoms. Learn about symptoms and treatment of this common foodborne illness.
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Familial Mediterranean fever
This genetic autoinflammatory disorder causes recurrent fevers and painful inflammation. Treatment can prevent attacks and complications.
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Farsightedness
Do you see distant objects clearly, but develop a blur as they come close? This vision condition, called farsightedness, is easily corrected with prescription lenses.
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Burns
Learn about causes, symptoms, risk factors and complications of burns and how to prevent and treat them.
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MRSA infection
MRSA infections often occur in health care settings, but they can happen anywhere. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this virulent staph infection.