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Small for gestational age is a term used to describe babies that are smaller than normal for the number of weeks of pregnancy. These babies have birth weight below the 10th percentile. This means they are smaller than many other babies of the same gestational age.

Thrombocytopenia means that a newborn baby has too few platelets in their blood. Platelets are blood cells that help the blood clot. They are made in the bone marrow.

A psychiatric evaluation looks at the child's behaviors, when those behaviors happen, and what impact those behaviors have on school, family, and other relationships.

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) causes problems with nerve cells. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term concerns.

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that happens when diabetes damages blood vessels in the rear of the eye, in the retina. It can lead to vision loss or even blindness. But a treatment called laser photocoagulation may help slow or stop the disease.

Returning home from combat can be both joyful and challenging. It's common to have mixed emotions during this time. But are sadness, guilt, or despair taking over your life? Depression is a real illness, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. No matter how bad you feel now, treatment can help you find happiness again.

Motivational interviewing is a counseling style that uses conversation to help you identify and change problematic behaviors. It helps motivate you to make positive changes in your life.

When stress becomes a daily companion, it can lead to burnout—a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. Learn how to safeguard your well-being.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a newer option when medication and therapy have not improved major depression.