Medical Procedures

A-Z Guide

Appendicitis
The appendix is a small, hollow, worm-shaped tube that attaches to the large intestine. Appendicitis is an inflammation... »
Arboviruses
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
Cleft Lip and Palate
Clefts are gaps in the developing lip and/or palate. They may be small notches or large open spaces. They occur because... »
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition where important membrane linings do not function properly. Thickened, rubbery... »
Glaucoma
Childhood glaucoma is a condition where pressure slowly builds up in the eye, eventually damaging the optic nerve and... »

Q&A

Anal Stenosis and Anorectal Malformations
Anorectal anomalies occur in about 1 of every 4,000 live births and include a wide spectrum of defects -- some are... »
Antibiotic Dosages
Many adult medications come in "one-size-fits-all" formulations. With most medicines for children, however, the dose... »
Home Otoscopes
Home otoscopes are a mixed blessing. A bright red, bulging eardrum is difficult to miss, but many significant ear... »
Homeopathic Medicine and Ear Infections
Click here to read Dr. Greene’s fascinating discussion of the use of homeopathy to treat ear infections. »
Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis is being detected before birth with greatly increasing frequency. In the recent past, hydronephrosis (an... »