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CHILDREN DISEASE  

Crohn's disease is a disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract.

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.

PANDAS is a rare autoimmune disease that can lead to mental health complications.

Each year, thousands of adults are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. For many, the condition began with the development of cardiovascular complications, including high cholesterol, in childhood.

A man and his wife deal with the realization of Alzheimer's Disease

Television watching by children can be very educational and beneficial to their development, but viewing the wrong programs cannot be good.

For disabled children, finding a connection with creative arts can lead to improve psychological and physical health.

Each year, many children under the age of five die and hundreds more are hospitalized because of the flu. This is all despite the fact that there is a vaccine available to help prevent the flu. Why is this and what is being done about it?

A new study shows that obesity in children can determine the future risk of heart disease. Extra weight can put a squeeze on developing hearts and lead to heart health problems later in life.

symtpoms and causes of batten's disease

Children who have diabetes have to take care of themselves and watch what they eat and be active.

Jim Kelly was on the only NFL quarterback in history to take his team to four straight Super Bowls. Today he is an advocate for children with birth defects and is known as a dedicated Christian.

Lesions that won't heal, memory loss, crawling and biting sensations are just some of the symptoms to this new disease. 40 members of Congress, among others, have asked for an investigation into Morgellons Disease. Learn more.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis inflammation of the joints & symptoms. Blood tests and other tests confirm the diagnosis. Medication available only treat the symptoms but no cure. Cause of Still's disease is uncertain.

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.

New England Journal of Medicine report shows that FluMist is effective and safe for children in reducing flu.

For children diagnosed with CESD, there is an increased risk for cardiovascular complications into adulthood.

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

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.

Crohn's Disease is a debilitating, painful and chronic condiiton of the bowels which significantly impacts child development. In May 2006, the FDA approved the use of Remicade as an option for treatment in pedatric patientst.

Lyme disease can cause arthritis, neurological symptoms and even heart problems.

Von Willebrand Disease is a hereditary disorder that currently affects approximately one to two percent of the population.

Sometimes, the only way to know if you have gum disease is to ask a dentist to examine your teeth. There are different types of gum disease. Early gum disease is easy to treat. Later, the cost of treatment may seem prohibitive.

Information and tips on obesity in children; what is it and what to do about it.

This guide is for those who would like a few laughs, primarily men. All of the guides about having children have been written by women. Why is that? I consider myself an expert on children. I have four of them...DUH!!!

Sleep is often overlooked when children and adults get sick or feel run down. Understanding your personal sleep needs is the beginning. Developing good sleep hygiene is important for overall health and well being.

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.

This is a very simple and effective method to rid your lawn or garden from ticks, small insects that can carry serious illnesses such as Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted fever.

Tetanus is a disease in which bacteria gain access to the body through an open wound or puncture and then wreak havoc on the nervous system.

I had never heard of Kawasaki disease until a relative came down with it.

New report identifies risks of heart disease, early death associated with even low levels of lead, another demonstrates CT scans may help decide which cases need urgent attention.

With over two million people in the United States suffering from arthritis, remediating symptoms in children is at the forefront of pediatric medicine.

Mosquito bites are an unpleasant part of being outdoors during cooler weather or the cooler parts of the day. But are some popular repellents safe for children? Are they effective? This article provides preventive tips and information on repellents.

The flu is a contagious disease caused by influenza viruses. The ACIP recommends those at high risk get a flu vaccine: Administered by shot or inhaled nasal spray. Sanofi Pasteur manufacture, license and market a new pediatric vaccine preservative free.

Dengue has existed for 2 centuries yet, not many people completely understand how it is transmitted, the indications of dengue and the treatment for this disease.

A letter to Madonna from the children of Malawi, as told to J.C. Hagan.

Hypertension in children needs to be addressed promptly to limit the consequences of the disease. Introducing lifestyle changes at home is a primary step in lowering blood pressure among the young.

After reading "The Goodness of Meat" by David Hunt, I couldn't help but wonder if the author had been infected with some mind altering disease such as Mad Cow Disease. Apparently, he thinks heart disease is rare and vegetarians are weak.

Rickets can develop in children when they do not get enough sunlight exposure or Vitamin D in their diets, causing their bones to be weakened and compromised.

Raynaud's disease is caused by the constriction of blood vessels and affects the fingers, toes, and even nose and ears. Cold temperatures exacerbate the symptoms, making winter a rough time of the year for sufferers.

Hepatitis B is a severe disease, which is a result of a virus, which attacks the liver.

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.

This essay was written for an interdisciplinary biology course. It discusses the debate surrounding parents refusing medical treatment for their children due to religious beliefs.

Children with Xeroderma Pigmentosum are allergic to the sun, therefore keeping them indoors at all times except at night. The heartaches and hurts that these children go through are extense following them to the adult years if they make it that far.

Symptoms of silent acid reflux disease are less obvious than that of heartburn or of regular acid reflux disease, and may be difficult to diagnose.

Arthritis affects both adults and children, It is one of the most debilitation diseases and takes many forms.

Although the reasons are unclear, more children are suffering from asthma than ever before. But there are steps that parents and school officials can take to lessen the chances of asthma attacks among children.

Banti's Syndrome, also known as Banti's disease, is an illness characterized by an enlargement of the spleen with anemia. These terms were actually used more in the past then they are today. This article provides a general overview:

Osgood Schlater Disease common cause of knee injury in young athletes. Occurs when bones are typically growing faster than the muscles and tendons Causing pain and tenderness as result of an enlarge bump of the Shine Bone.

With one out of every 5,000 newborns suffering from Hirschsprung's Disease, parental understanding of the newborn's symptoms, surgical options and life care plan will improve the child's colorectal health.

Children are going back to school and this means they will be in close quarters with not only other children, but with germs, viruses and even infections. Parents need to recognize the most common ones.

This article details a life of living with a rare disease and facial disfigurement and the psychological and social effects

This article covers what Crohn's Disease is and available treatments.

Ostegensis Imperfeta (OI) is one of the most common reasons for repeated breaking of bones in children. In most cases Brittle bone disease is diagnosed by a pattern of fractures.

A look at mononucleosis in children. How is it transmitted? What should parents do?

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.

Crohn's disease can not be cured.

As a rare autoimmune disease, affecting both men and women, Graves' disease, when untreated, can lead to life altering health complications. This is an overview of Graves' disease.

A serious and fearful illness in children

Osgood Slaughter Disease is an inflammation of the patellar tendon where the knee meets the top of the tibia (shinbone). The condition is caused by stress on the tendon that attaches the muscle at the front of the thigh to the tibia.

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

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

Wilson's disease is an inherited condition that sees copper build up in your liver, one that is always fatal if not treated.

Each year a rare disease that is not all that rare ends the lives of thousands of America old adults and young children. Leukemia is an equal opportunity disease.

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.

Babies and young children can suffer from Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux disease (GERD). They experience heartburn and may throw up yellow stomach acid, pepsin and bile.

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

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that can cause arthritis or worse if left untreated, and it pays to be on the lookout for these ticks this time of year.

Genetics plays a large part in this devastating disease, but there are some things we can do now to lower our risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Read how what we eat can feed our brain.

For children with both hearing and speech impairment, growth and development is significantly delayed. This is an overview of one such condition resulting in hearing and visual impairment; Usher's Syndrome.

Not long ago I commented on how there seemed to be some celebrity nutty disease going around. Nice to know that there hasn't been a cure and it's now infiltrated the music industry.

A paper presented at the American Heart Assn's Scientific Sessions demonstrates that maternal smoking in early pregnancy has been implicated as a causative factor in certain forms of congenital heart disease.

Watching someone you love die from Huntington's Disease is one of the hardest things a person could ever deal with.

The realistic growth of infectious disease, contrasted between the real world and that of Greg Bear's fiction.

Not to be confused with a disease that affects cattle, hand, foot and mouth disease is a condition caused by a virus that sometimes afflicts children.

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.

Natural, safe and proven relief from coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, chronic heart failure as well as high cholesterol. Hawthorn (leaf, berry, extract) is one of the oldest known medicinal plants used in European medicine.

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

Asperger Syndrome, a commonly diagnosed form of autism, has been a reality for sixteen children that I have taught. Learning to work with children who have AS will make classroom life less hectic and more rewarding.

This article will explain where the disease comes from, some of the symptoms,and the steps towards prevention.

An eating disorder like bulimia can be one of the toughest things to overcome. It is better for everyone involved if it is avoided- here are some tips for parents to prevent this disease from taking hold of their kids.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a neurological disorder named after the three physicians that discovered it in 1886 - Jean-Martin Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Howard Henry Tooth.

After seven years of going to numerous doctors and being diagnosed with a multitude of illnesses, my new primary care doctor found the cause of most of my health issues. Unfortunately for me, the cause turned out to be a rare disease that is untreatable.

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

How fast food can harm our children.

Peptic ulcer disease is not a small problem. It is estimated that each year in the United States alone millions of people are treated for ulcer disease at a cost of over five billion dollars.

Did you know that around the world there are thousands of people that suffer from Huntington's disease, which is a genetic disorder of the central nervous system?

Below are 5 resources to find more information on where to get tested and make connections with others dealing on a daily basis.

Acromegaly is a rare disease caused by over production of the growth hormone. This article cites the myriad debilitating changes sustained in the body; causes of the disorder, signs and symptoms of the disease and treatment options.

There are many diseases that can be passed on through the many products that contain cow parts. One of these diseases is bovine spongiform encephalopathy, BSE. With the possibility of BSE in many everyday products, it could be detrimental to consumers.

Diabetes is a debilitating condition that threatens the quality of life that people can enjoy. Through the years there has been an alarming increase in type-2 diabetes in young children.

Alzheimer's disease is a disturbing disease because it stops a person's ability to do for themselves even simple things like using the bathroom. More horrible then anything about this disease is it takes your memories.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is sometimes simply referred to as "reflux." For those who suffer from this ailment, though, it's not so simple.

If you've been diagnosed with Celiac Disease you will be on a new diet of no gluten. That alone is tough enough but for your family they may not understand what it means for you.

With the summer season upon us, the number of Lyme disease cases is guaranteed to be on the rise. But just what is Lyme Disease? What should a person know about tick bites, as well as the risks, symptoms and prevention of Lyme Disease?

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.

We have all heard about the risks of having our children vaccinated. We have also heard that they work. There are many things to take into consideration before deciding . . .