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What is major depression in teens? Major depression is a serious type of mood disorder. It’s also known as clinical depression or unipolar depression. There are different types of depression,…

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder in children? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. Obsessions are recurring thoughts. Compulsions are recurring behaviors. A child with OCD has obsessive thoughts…

What is a bone density test? A bone density test is used to measure bone mineral content and density. It may be done using X-rays, or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA…

These procedures are used to evaluate and treat heart and blood vessel disease (cardiovascular disease or coronary artery disease). Talk with your healthcare provider or heart care provider for more…

Does this test have other names? Islet autoantibodies and diabetes mellitus autoantibody panel What is this test? This blood test checks for substances called antibodies. These are made by your body as…

What is electrocardiography (ECG) for children? Electrocardiography (ECG, sometimes called EKG) is a simple, fast test to check the electrical activity of your child’s heart as it beats and blood…

What is failure to thrive in children? Failure to thrive (FTT) is slow physical development in a baby or child. It’s caused by a baby or child not having enough…

What is gangrene? Gangrene is a dangerous and potentially deadly health problem. It happens when the blood flow to an area of tissue is cut off. This causes the tissue…

What is a head injury in children? A head injury is any kind of damage to the scalp, skull, brain, or other tissue and blood vessels in the head. A…

What is Hashimoto thyroiditis? Thyroiditis is when your thyroid gland becomes irritated or inflamed. Hashimoto thyroiditis is the most common type of this health problem. It may also be called…