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What is cervical spondylosis? Cervical spondylosis is a type of degenerative disease that affects your neck. Normally, soft disks between the bones in your spine (vertebrae) give cushioning. With cervical…

Click Image to Enlarge What is HUS? Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare condition that mainly affects children younger than 10 years old. It often causes: What causes HUS? Most…

What is normal pressure hydrocephalus? The brain has chambers called ventricles (cavities) that normally contain fluid. This fluid is called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It cushions the brain and spinal cord.…

What is considered a normal growth rate? Normal growth is grouped in a range that pediatricians use to see how a child is growing. Here are some average height and…

What is the nervous system? The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. It’s made up of two major divisions: In addition to the…

What are standard evaluation procedures? Before a treatment or rehabilitation plan can be made, your orthopedist must first find what is causing your condition. This typically involves a physical exam and a…

What is granulomatosis with polyangiitis? Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly called Wegener’s granulomatosis, is an autoimmune disorder. An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy…

What is hemolytic anemia in children? Hemolytic anemia is a group of disorders in which the red blood cells are destroyed faster than the bone marrow can make them. The…

What are standard evaluation procedures? Before your child’s healthcare provider can recommend treatment or rehabilitation, he or she must first find out the reason for, and source of, your child’s condition.…

What is meningitis? Meningitis is a disease caused by an inflammation of the meninges. These are the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is usually caused…