Symptoms and Causes

What Happens with a Broken Arm A broken arm happens when one or more of the three arm bones (ulna, radius, or humerus) fractures. Falls onto…

Overview Small bowel cancer develops when cells in the small intestine grow abnormally. The small intestine connects the stomach to the large intestine and performs several…

Overview Prescription drug abuse happens when someone uses medicine in ways not prescribed by their doctor. This includes taking someone else’s medicine, taking extra doses, or…

Overview Liposarcoma is a rare cancer that develops in fat cells. This cancer commonly starts as a growth in the abdomen or muscles of the arms…

Overview A retractile testicle moves back and forth between the scrotum and groin area. This type of testicle can often be guided manually into the correct…

Overview Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) first emerged in China during November 2002. This contagious respiratory illness spread globally within months as travelers unknowingly carried the…

Overview Eisenmenger syndrome is a serious complication that develops from untreated congenital heart defects. This condition occurs when abnormal blood flow between the heart and lungs…

Overview Wilms tumor is a kidney cancer that primarily affects young children. Also called nephroblastoma, it is the most common type of kidney cancer found in…

Overview Type 2 diabetes is a long-term health condition that changes how a child’s body uses sugar for energy. When not treated properly, sugar builds up…

Heart Muscle Disease Overview Enlarged heart condition is a heart muscle disease where the heart chambers stretch and become thinner. This usually begins in the left…