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Broken collarbone

This common injury is usually the result of falling, playing sports or being in a traffic accident.
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Preeclampsia

Learn about the diagnosis, treatment of this pregnancy complication of high blood pressure with related damage to the kidneys or other organs.
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Incompetent cervix

Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, putting a pregnancy at risk. Learn more about this hard-to-diagnose condition.
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Placenta accreta

During pregnancy, if part of the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall, it can remain attached after childbirth, causing severe maternal blood loss.
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Obesity

You might think of obesity as a cosmetic concern. But it is a medical condition that increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
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Antibiotic associated diarrhea

Learn about why you might get diarrhea while taking antibiotics and how to treat this uncomfortable and sometimes serious condition.
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Progeria

This genetic disorder is extremely rare and progressive. It causes children to age rapidly, beginning in their first two years of life.
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Congenital mitral valve anomalies

These heart conditions present at birth cause the mitral valve to leak or become narrowed. Know the symptoms and treatment.
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Polio

Learn more about this contagious viral illness that affects the nervous system. Severe disease can lead to paralysis, trouble breathing and sometimes death.
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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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Tonsillitis

Learn about this common cause of sore throat in children and its treatment.
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Nickel allergy

Nickel allergy is an immune system reaction to nickel. This metal is often in jewelry, clothing fasteners, electronics and many other common items.

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