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Think of white blood cells as your immunity cells. In a sense, they are continually at war. They flow through your bloodstream to battle viruses, bacteria, and other foreign invaders that threaten your health.

Blood-clotting disorders are a group of conditions in which there is too much clotting. They are often inherited.

Research suggests children with ADHD are more likely to have sleep disorders. These include insomnia, daytime sleepiness, and restless leg disorders.

Selective mutism is a rare condition in which a child can’t speak in certain settings but can speak fine in others. It can cause problems with school and social situations.

Burkitt lymphoma is a rare, fast-growing form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It’s a type of cancer of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It helps to fight diseases and infections.

Children with special needs are sometimes not encouraged to exercise, because their parents or guardians fear they'll be injured. But physical activity is as important for children with special needs as it is for any child.

Trabeculectomy is a type of surgery done in the front part of your eye to treat glaucoma. It lowers the pressure in your eye.

A vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery to treat problems with the retina and vitreous. During the surgery, your surgeon removes the vitreous and replaces it with another solution.

Congenital pulmonary stenosis is a health problem present from birth. It's when the pulmonary valve in your heart doesn't fully open. Congenital pulmonary stenosis balloon valvuloplasty is a type of procedure that aims to fix this problem. It does so without the need for open heart surgery.