During a liver transplant, your diseased or injured liver is removed. It's replaced with a healthy donor liver. Learn about the process leading up to your transplant.

Coping with the physical limitations of chronic lung disease can be a challenge for both your loved one and you. But you can each take steps to simplify your daily routine.

Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) causes a pink or purple birthmark called a port wine stain on the face. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, long-term concerns, and how to cope with your child's condition.

Your child has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). This is an illness that affects the peripheral nerves. GBS can cause serious health problems. But the illness is often short-term. Many children recover fully. Here's what you need to know.

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. It's often caused by a virus. Learn about the symptoms, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Learn about symptoms and treatment of a brain abscess in children. An abscess is a local area of infection caused by bacteria or a fungus.

Learn about the different types of brain tumors a child can have.

The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These parts work together to allow your child to think, learn, speak, and feel emotions. They also help to control basic body functions such as movement, sensation, breathing, and heartbeat. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The nerves outside the brain and spinal cord make up the peripheral nervous system.

People with epilepsy can lead healthy, productive lives. Life with epilepsy can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier.

Let family and friends know what to expect and how to react when you have a seizure. This helps keep them calm and you safe. Here are some pointers for loved ones.