Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease, causes a buildup of thick mucus in the lungs. Early detection and better therapies help people live longer.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting mucous movement in the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can stunt growth in children. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Ulcerative colitis causes swelling and sores in the colon, but with proper treatment, however, children can live happy, healthy lives.
Pediatric acute respiratory failure is an emergency. It can be serious, even life-threatening, but most children recover without chronic illness.
Ulcerative colitis is characterized by chronic swelling and sores in the colon that cause bleeding, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder in which the small intestine becomes inflamed and damaged by gluten, a protein found in many grains.
Inflammatory bowel disease is the umbrella term for two conditions that cause chronic inflammation within the digestive system: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Celiac disease is an immune reaction to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal buildup of LDL, or “bad“ cholesterol. Learn about symptoms and treatment.