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Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect

This congenital heart defect affects the valve between the heart and lungs and includes a hole in the heart. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Pulmonary valve stenosis

When the valve between the heart and lungs is narrowed, blood flow slows. Know the symptoms of this type of valve disease and how it's treated.
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Pyloric stenosis

In this condition, a valve between an infant's stomach and small intestine fails to open enough for food to pass through. Surgery is the treatment.
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REM sleep behavior disorder

REM sleep behavior disorder is a sleep disorder in which you physically and vocally act out vivid, often unpleasant dreams during REM sleep.
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Radiation sickness

Read about what happens when someone is exposed to high doses of radiation, and what you can do to prevent such exposure in an emergency.
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Ramsay Hunt syndrome

A shingles outbreak can affect the facial nerve near one of your ears, potentially causing facial paralysis and hearing loss.
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Renal artery stenosis

Learn about what happens when the arteries leading to the kidneys narrow, as well as treatments for this condition.
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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
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Restless legs syndrome

Uncomfortable sensations in your legs can interrupt your sleep — making you drag through your day. These therapies calm the restlessness and improve sleep.
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Rett syndrome

This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
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Reye's syndrome

Learn about the causes and treatment of this rare but serious condition causing swelling in the liver and brain.
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Ringworm (scalp)

Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread, itchy fungal skin infection and how to prevent it.
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