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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes. It's a medical emergency and can lead to coma or death. Read on to learn more about DKA and how to prevent it in your child.

Vomiting is most often caused by a virus or food poisoning. It usually lasts only 1 or 2 days. The biggest concern when your child is vomiting is too little fluid in the body (dehydration). This sheet tells you what you can do to help your child feel better and stay hydrated.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy for children with autism. During the therapy, good behaviors and social responses are rewarded. Problem behaviors are ignored. Over time, this can create a change in behavior and social skills for your child.

An event monitor is a device used to record your heart's electrical activity. It's portable, so you carry it with you. It helps to diagnose some kinds of abnormal heart rhythm and other health conditions. It records your heart's activity when you have symptoms.

Childhood apraxia of speech is a type of speech disorder that is present from birth. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, and diagnosis.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria (germs) that can spread from person to person. When not treated correctly, TB can be fatal.

TGA is a heart problem that involves the two main blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Lymph nodes can swell due to illness or infection. They can also swell for unknown reasons. In most cases, swollen lymph nodes (also called swollen glands) aren't a serious problem. They usually return to their original size with no treatment or when the illness or infection has passed.

A BiPAP is a type of ventilator, a device that helps with breathing. It may be used when a health problem is making it hard for you to breathe. Read on to learn more.