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Meningioma

This is the most common type of tumor that forms in the head and may affect the brain. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)

In CDH, a baby's diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — develops a hole called a hernia. Learn about treatment before birth.
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Achalasia

In this condition, the muscles in the esophagus don't relax, preventing food and drink from moving into the stomach. Learn more about this rare digestive disorder.
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Whipple's disease

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this rare, mainly digestive infection.
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Pseudobulbar affect

This neurological condition is characterized by laughing and crying too much for the situation.
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Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)

This complicated condition may be triggered by an infection. While there's no cure for ME/CFS, treatment focuses on easing symptoms.
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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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Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

In this heart problem present at birth, there is a hole between the two lower heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when surgery is needed.
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Skull base tumors

Skull base tumors are abnormal growths at the base of the skull that can be benign or cancerous and cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and nosebleeds. Treatment may include surgery, radiation or careful monitoring.
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Occupational asthma

Dust, fumes and other substances at work can cause asthma. Find out how to recognize this common type of asthma.
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Wet macular degeneration

Blurred vision or blind spots could be a sign of this eye disorder. Recognizing the warning signs could save your vision.
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Legionnaires' disease

Bacteria that can live in water from air conditioning systems, showers and spas cause this severe form of pneumonia.

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