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What part about surgery is most stressful for a school-aged child? If your school-aged child is facing surgery, it can be helpful to plan ahead if possible. Explain what your…

What are frostbite and frostnip in children? Frostbite is damage to parts of the body from freezing. It occurs when ice crystals form in the skin or in deeper tissue. The…

What is infectious mononucleosis (mono)? Infectious mononucleosis is a type of infection. It causes swollen lymph glands, fever, sore throat, and often extreme fatigue. It’s often spread through contact with…

What is rosacea? Rosacea is an ongoing (chronic) skin condition that causes redness, pimples, and broken blood vessels. In severe cases it causes a misshapen nose. It most often affects…

What is distal muscular dystrophy? Distal muscular dystrophy (DD) is a group of rare diseases that affect your muscles (genetic myopathies). DD causes weakness that starts in the lower arms…

Having lupus doesn’t mean you can’t have a baby. In fact, many women with this disease give birth to healthy children. The key to a successful pregnancy is knowing how…

What is roseola in children? Roseola is a contagious viral illness. It causes a high fever and then a rash that develops as the fever goes away. The disease is…

What is lupus? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a disease that causes your body’s immune system to attack its own cells and tissues. It causes episodes of inflammation…

What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy in children? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic condition that weakens your child’s muscles. It is the most common muscular dystrophy, a kind of…

What is a rotator cuff repair? The rotator cuff is made up of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. It’s one of the most important parts of…