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Diabetes Insipidus in Children

Diabetes insipidus is a condition caused by not enough antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in the body. ADH is also known as vasopressin. This is a hormone that helps the kidneys keep the correct amount of water in the body. The condition is also called “water diabetes.”

Diagnosing and Evaluating Heart Disease in Children

Detailed information on diagnosing and evaluating heart disease in children

Diagnosing Anemia in Children

Many problems caused by anemia can be prevented when it's diagnosed in children at an early stage. Learn what symptoms to look out for, as well as what tests are done for diagnosis.

Diagnosing Cancer

Many tests are needed to find out if a person has cancer, or if another condition is causing cancer symptoms.

Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis

A detailed look at how cystic fibrosis is diagnosed.

Dialysis in Children

Detailed information on dialysis, including peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis

Diamond Blackfan Anemia

Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder that is usually diagnosed in children during their first year of life. Children with DBA do not make enough red blood cells – the cells that carry oxygen to all other cells in the body.

Diaphragmatic Hernia in Children

A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect. It happens in a baby during pregnancy. In this condition, there’s an opening in your baby’s diaphragm. This is the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the belly cavity. Read on to learn about symptoms and treatments, including surgery.

Digestive and Liver Disorders

Detailed information on digestive and liver disorders during pregnancy

Digestive Disorders

Detailed information on the most common digestive disorders in high-risk newborns

Diphtheria in Children

A detailed look at diphtheria, including symptoms, treatment, and a vaccination schedule.

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)

Diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus are serious illnesses. A combination vaccine is given to babies and children to provide protection against all three diseases.