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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Mitral valve regurgitation
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this most common heart valve condition, which causes blood to leak backward in the heart.
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Mitral valve prolapse
This heart condition, also called Barlow syndrome, affects the valve separating the left heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when it’s treated.
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Infant reflux
Learn more about this condition in which a baby spits up food or liquid. Most babies outgrow this common condition by the age of 18 months.
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Common cold in babies
This viral infection causes a runny and stuffy nose. Find out how to ease symptoms and when to see a healthcare professional.
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Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Abnormal visual development early in life can cause reduced vision in one eye, which often wanders inward or outward.
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Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Learn about the symptoms and risk factors of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, a condition passed down in families, that can affect the lungs, liver or both.
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Sickle cell anemia
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.
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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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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.