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Patellofemoral pain syndrome

This pain at the front of the knee is more common in people who run and who play sports that involve running and jumping.
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Bone spurs

Joint damage due to osteoarthritis is the most common cause of these bony growths.
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

This progressive nervous system disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, destroys nerve cells.
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Pediatric brain tumors

Pediatric brain tumors include medulloblastoma, glioma, embryonal tumor, germ cell brain tumor, spinal cord tumor, craniopharyngioma and pineoblastoma.
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Neuromyelitis optica

Understand more about this condition that affects the spinal cord and eye nerves and is sometimes mistaken for multiple sclerosis.
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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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Pulmonary hypertension

This lung condition makes the heart work harder and become weak. Changes in genes and some medicines and diseases can cause it. Learn more.
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Metatarsalgia

With this condition, the ball of the foot becomes painful and irritated. Learn about the causes, treatments and prevention of this injury.
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2 (MEN 2)

Learn about this rare disorder that causes tumors and overproduction of hormones.
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Listeria infection

This illness is caused by bacteria that spreads in food. It can be very serious for some people. Learn about symptoms, treatment and tips to prevent it.
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Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Caused by low levels of platelets, symptoms may include purple bruises called purpura, as well as tiny reddish-purple dots that look like a rash.
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C. difficile infection

Learn more about this diarrhea-causing infection that often occurs after antibiotic use. Many, but not all, people who get it are in health care facilities.
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