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Craniosynostosis

In this condition, one or more of the flexible joints between the bone plates of a baby's skull close before the brain is fully formed.
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Pseudocholinesterase deficiency

This causes sensitivity to certain muscle relaxants used during anesthesia. Muscles may stay relaxed for too long, interfering with movement and breathing.
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Gaucher disease

The buildup of naturally occurring fatty substances damages the spleen, liver, bones and other tissues. Life-long treatments help manage most cases.
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Down syndrome

In this genetic condition, an unusual cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. This causes delays in growth and development.
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 1 (MEN 1)

Learn about this rare condition that causes tumors to grow and too many hormones to be made.
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Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)

In this heart condition present at birth, the lung's blood vessels attach to the wrong places in the heart. Know the symptoms and how it's diagnosed.
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E. coli

Most strains of E. coli bacteria are harmless, but some can cause severe symptoms. Learn about symptoms and treatment of this common foodborne illness.
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ARDS

With this condition, which can occur after a major illness or injury, fluid builds up in the lungs' air sacs so that less oxygen reaches the blood.
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Arthritis

Learn about how different types of arthritis affect joints in different ways, along with how to get relief from arthritis pain.
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Adrenal cancer

Learn about this rare cancer that begins in the adrenal glands. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Burns

Learn about causes, symptoms, risk factors and complications of burns and how to prevent and treat them.
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MRSA infection

MRSA infections often occur in health care settings, but they can happen anywhere. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this virulent staph infection.

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