Diseases and Conditions

Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is a condition that causes knee pain in active children and teenagers. It is an overuse injury that occurs when the tendon connecting the [...]

Batten disease is a rare group of nervous system disorders called neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCLs) or ceroid lipofuscinosis, neuronal (CLN). This genetic condition [...]

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disease is a group of genetic disorders that affect the peripheral nerves, those nerves that lie outside of the brain and spinal cord. Named after [...]

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that affects millions of people worldwide. While the exact cause of asthma is unknown, certain triggers can lead to [...]

Meningitis is a rare but serious infection that affects the delicate membranes (meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. While it can affect anyone, certain age groups [...]

Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a potential complication that can occur after a stem cell transplant, a treatment for blood cancers and certain blood or immune system [...]

Have you ever felt your heart beat very fast or skip a beat? This sensation, known as palpitations, is usually harmless. However, in some cases, it could be a sign of a rare [...]

Septic arthritis, also known as infectious arthritis, is a painful and potentially serious condition that occurs when a joint becomes infected. The infection is usually [...]

Heartburn is a common digestive issue that affects many people. It is characterized by a burning sensation in the chest and throat, often accompanied by discomfort and pain. [...]

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious intestinal disease that primarily affects premature infants. It usually occurs within the first two weeks of life in babies who [...]