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Liver Disorders
Detailed information on the most common liver disorders in children
Living with Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic anemia is a rare blood disorder that most often occurs in children, teens, and young adults. This piece offers helpful information on how to help your child live with this disease.
Living With Congenital Heart Disease
Detailed information for children living with a congenital heart disease
Low Birth Weight
Low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2,500 grams). An average newborn usually weighs about 8 pounds. A low-birth-weight baby may be healthy even though small. But a low-birth-weight baby can also have many serious health problems.
Lower Respiratory Disorders
Detailed information on lower respiratory disorders in children
Lung Transplantation in Children
A detailed look at lung transplantation in children, including why it is advised, information about the surgery, and the long-term outlook for a child after a lung transplant.
Lupus and Pregnancy
Many people with lupus give birth to healthy children. The key to a successful pregnancy is to know how lupus affects your body. Read on to learn more.
Lying and Stealing
Lying and stealing are common, but inappropriate, behaviors in school-aged children. Most of the time these behaviors will be outgrown. Here's what you should know.
Lymphadenopathy in Children
Lymphadenopathy means swelling of the lymph nodes or glands. It can occur in just one area of the body, such as the neck. Or it may affect lymph nodes throughout the body.
Lymphatic Masses
Detailed information on lymphatic masses in children
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Children
MRI is a procedure that uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. It’s used to diagnose problems in many areas of the body. Read on to learn about what it means for your child to have an MRI.
Major Depression in Teens
Major depression goes beyond the day's normal ups and downs. It involves a teen's body, mood, and thoughts. It can affect and disrupt eating, sleeping, or thinking patterns.