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Pediatric white blood cell disorders

Many factors can cause too few or too many white blood cells. Find out more about these conditions in children.
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Premature birth

Here's what you need to know about caring for a premature baby and the possible health problems of a preterm birth.
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Primary biliary cholangitis

Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that damages the bile ducts. Early recognition and treatment may help prevent complications.
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REM sleep behavior disorder

REM sleep behavior disorder is a sleep disorder in which you physically and vocally act out vivid, often unpleasant dreams during REM sleep.
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Recurrent breast cancer

Learn about symptoms that alert doctors to a breast cancer recurrence and strategies for treating cancer that comes back after initial treatment.
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Ringworm (body)

Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.
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Shaken baby syndrome

Understand why shaking a baby can cause brain damage, and why getting immediate medical care can save a child's life or prevent serious health problems.
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Short bowel syndrome

This digestive condition happens when part of the small intestine is missing or damaged, either at birth or after surgery. The syndrome keeps you from absorbing needed nutrients.
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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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Small bowel cancer

This type of cancer starts in the small intestine. Find out more about symptoms and treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
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Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)

Learn more about this condition also called a vaginal hernia that happens when the small bowel pushes down onto the top of the vagina.
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can occur when excess bacteria builds up in the small intestine. Learn more about this bowel disorder.

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