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CHILDHOOD DISEASE  

If you've been vaccinated against a disease, how can you get the disease?

Piloric stenosis is the second-leading reason for childhood surgeries, but almost no one has heard of it.

Polio affected many children in the years prior to the early 1950's. With the development of vaccines, the disease was stopped and today is practically non-existent.

Researchers have found new hope for children who suffer from Batten disease. While additional research is needed, this is the first glimmer of light for children affected by this fatal disease.

The Miami Police Department have made 11 year-old Abraham Sabahi an honorary police officer and issued him a badge after learning he has a rare disease that affects 1 in 100,000 people.

Some of the people think that whooping cough as having gone the way of polio, a childhood disease eradicated thanks to a vaccination campaign.

Roseola is a viral disease that gives young children a feevr and a rash, but it usually is nothing to worry about.

There are strong arguments for and against childhood vaccinations. This article explores those arguments.

Fifth's Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)

Mumps is viral disease, infection of the salivary glands caused by a virus, contracted from one person to another by coughing /sneezing. Vaccination for the prevention of the mumps / combination of a vaccine. Methods to treat mumps but without aspirin.

Immunization of children is a very hot and controversial topic these days. Whether or not you choose to immunize your child, there are risks involved on both sides of the issue.

A brief history of Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis and treatment in the United States over the past seventy years.

This is a common childhood disease not to be confused with foot-and-mouth disease or hoof-and-mouth disease.

Little do people know that since the 1930s, all childhood vaccines contained Thimersol, which is an organic mercury compound. Can this explain various neurological problems children have now?

This article talks about Alzheimer's at a very personal level and gives the reader a detailed explanation of what the disease is all about.

Batten Disease an inherited disorder of the nervous system & mostly effects children. Batten Disease affects various age groups progressively. Diagnostic tests can confirm the diagnosis. Fetal brain tissue transplant may prove to be only treatment.

Pompe disease is a rare hereditary genetic deficiency in an enzyme acid, needed to break glycogen, a stored sugar used for energy. The disease develops in various age groups & symptoms. In 2006, FDA approved Myozyme treatment, under orphan drug act.

Fifth Disease, with the significant red rash, can be a frightening concern of a parent. However, once the rash appears, the stage of infection has passed and is no longer an issue

Fifth disease, or erythema infectiosum is a mild virus that generally strikes children in the winter.

Childhood diabetes has shown a dramatic increase in the last fifteen years. The main reason for this is the growth among children of type 2 diabetes that used to be seen mainly in adults. Treatment includes medication, nutrtion, and phsyical activity.

Looking at childhood obesity in our nation and how it's affecting not just our children but our society, government, and healthcare system.

Scarlet fever used to be a very serious childhood disease, but now it is easily treatable. Usually the incubation period is short, only 1 to 2 days.

High blood pressure is the most common cardiovascular disease among adults. Stress has notable effects on the cardiovascular system. Research is unlocking a complex relationship between stress, high blood pressure and the cardiovascular system.

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms of abdominal pain & frequent bowl movement between periods of inactivity & relapse. Tests can diagnosis this disease. Prochymal given fast tract status by FDA treat Crohn's disease.

In the 1960's it looked like disease was on the run in the United States. Today it seems a new disease appears every day.

If you've noticed that you constantly suffer from sweaty palms and feet -- even when you aren't nervous, anxious or hot -- you might suffer from hyperhidrosis, which is an idiopathic disease that involves the sweat glands.

This disease is one of the diseases where knowledge of DNA can help us identify the disease early so that the victim can lead as normal a life as possible.

Crohn's Disease was first discovered and named after Dr. Burrill B. Crohn in 1932. It is a chronic, inflammatory disorder that affects the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

This is an overview of the inherited condition known as Wilson's disease.

Krabbes disease is a devastating illness that is fatal for most children before the age of two, but former Buffalo Bills' quarterback Jim Kelly's son Hunter fought it for eight years before it took his life, but not his family's hope.

Often affecting the Jewish population of Eastern European decent, Gaucher Disease can lead to life long health complications

Over-view of Batten Disease, a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder and the role OHSU in Portland, Oregon is playing with experimental stem cell transplants.

As a rare genetic disorder, victims of Batten disease suffer a shorten life span. This is an overview of the childhood disorder.

Fifht disease is a predominently childhood ailment that comes with a telltale red rash on the cheek. It is not usually serious, except in a couple of circumstances.

Suffering from Coeliac Disease, also known as gluten allergies, can be a costly childhood condition for parents. This is an overview of the gluten allergy and the implications on child health, growth and development.

This is an overview of the often fatal liver condition known as Caroli Disease.

Although this disease has been around for centuries, there is still very little known about what it is and what causes it; read on....

As a rare genetic disorder, Brittle Bone Disease is attributed to lack of collagen production within the bones. This is an overview of the cause, origin, symptoms and treatment options.

As a childhood disorder, affecting many more children than in years past, scoliosis is a condition which often is undiagnosed until grade school.

One of the biggest issues concerning childhood diabetes will be your child's school. Up until now you had control over all aspects of your child's daily routine. Suddenly, when they begin to go off to school, you don't have that control any longer.

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of increasing cases of childhood obesity. According to the American Obesity Association, approximately 30.3% of all children ages 6-11 are overweight. Read this article for more information and some tips.

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is commonly known to Americans as "Lorenzo's Oil Disease", named after an 1993 Oscar nominated film starring Susan Sarandon and Nick Nolte. It is based on a family's experience with the disease.

Wilson's Disease is an inherited (autosomal recessive), genetic disorder in which copper builds up in the liver and is released into other parts of the body, eventually causing damage to the liver and brain.

Do you have a mysterious intestinal illness? It may be celiac disease. Here are some things to consider when trying to decide if you should mention celiac as a possibility to your doctor.

Childhood onset Crohn's Disease has a devestating impact on both your child and your family. Understanding the symptoms can make a huge difference in his quality of life.

Kidney Disease is a serious problem occurring in approximately 20% of the world's population. Fortunately, great advancements have been made in medical research, and treating Kidney Disease is much less complicated than it was years ago.

Lupus usually rears its ugly head during the puberty stage and is often confused with growing pains, but it is so much more. Learn what Lupus Disease is, how it affects the body, and what signs you may see.

A researched article about the myths surrounding childhood vaccinations.

Microcephaly, a rare children's disease, causes the child to be born with a small head and often, mental retardation.

Developing effective methods for screening for lead in homes remains a fiscal challenge for health departments. Learn more about childhood lead poisoning here.