This side-to-side curve of the spine happens most often during the growth spurt after age 10. Treatment may include bracing or surgery.
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Mouth cancer
Learn what healthcare professionals look for when diagnosing mouth cancer. Find out about oral cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
This common skin cancer usually looks like a bump or a scaly sore. Learn about symptoms and treatment options, including freezing, lasers and surgery.
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Dry mouth
With this condition, also known as xerostomia, the salivary glands in the mouth don't make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.
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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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Shone syndrome
Learn about Shone syndrome, a rare heart condition that's present at birth. Find out about symptoms, tests, treatment and lifelong heart care.
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Frontal lobe seizures
In this common form of epilepsy, the seizures stem from the front of the brain. They can produce symptoms that appear to be from a mental illness.
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Salmonella infection
This common bacterial infection spreads through contaminated food or water and affects the intestines. Learn more about prevention and treatment.
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Peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Learn about this type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the lymph nodes and can spread to the organs. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
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Brain tumor
Find out more about the different types, signs, symptoms and causes of brain tumors, which are growths of cells in the brain.
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Essential tremor
Learn about this condition that causes uncontrollable shaking and find out how it differs from Parkinson's disease.