Health Library A to Z

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• Children Living with a Rheumatic Disease
Detailed information on living with a rheumatic disease.

• Cystic Fibrosis and the Reproductive System
Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its effect on the reproductive system.

• Cystic Fibrosis and the Respiratory System
Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its effect on the respiratory system.

• How to Prevent Common Running Injuries
Knowing about common injuries and how to prevent them can keep you on track toward achieving your fitness goals.

• Juvenile Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes pain and swelling. Juvenile arthritis is the term used for arthritis in children. Read on to learn more.

• Measles (Rubeola) in Children
Measles (rubeola) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. It causes a red, blotchy rash. It’s a very contagious illness.

• Newborn Reflexes
Ever wonder why your baby flings his arms out sideways when startled? This reaction--called the Moro reflex--is one of many natural reflexes your newborn should exhibit. Read on to learn about common newborn reflexes and what they mean.

• Rabies in Children
Rabies is a viral infection that attacks the nervous system. Once symptoms develop, it is often fatal. But a rabies vaccine, or a series of vaccines, given soon after contact with an animal infected with rabies can prevent the illness.

• Raising Kids with Self-Esteem
Research shows that adolescents who grow up with high self-esteem are far less likely to abuse drugs or drink, compared with children who grow up without much sense of self-worth.

• Rashes Caused by Viruses
Detailed information on viral exanthems (rashes)

• Reading to Kids Helps Their Development
Research shows that reading regularly to young children, especially those between ages 6 months and 5 years, is central to their overall growth and development.

• Refractive Errors in Children
The most common refractive errors in children are nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

• Renal Failure
Detailed information on renal failure, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and diet

• Respiratory Disorders in the Newborn
Detailed information on respiratory disorders in high-risk newborns

• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Children
RSV is a viral illness that causes symptoms such as trouble breathing. It’s the most common cause of inflammation of the small airways in the lungs (bronchiolitis) and pneumonia in babies.

• Retinoblastoma in Children
Retinoblastoma is a rare cancer of the retina of the eye. The retina is in the back of the eye. It’s the part of the eye that receives light. Retinoblastoma is the most common tumor affecting the eye in children. It almost always occurs in children less than 5 years old.

• Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye problem that happens to premature babies. The retina lines the back of the eye. It receives light as it comes through the pupil. From there, the optic nerve sends signals to the brain. Retinopathy of prematurity is a problem of the blood vessels of the retina.

• Returning Home After a Burn Injury
Detailed information for helping your child if he/she has difficulty adjusting following a burn injury

• Reye Syndrome in Children
Reye syndrome is a rare but very serious illness that causes brain swelling and liver damage. It can also affect all the body’s organs.

• Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that should grow into skeletal muscle cells. Skeletal muscles control voluntary muscle movements. These are movements we can control. This rare cancer is most common in children under age 10.

• Rheumatic Heart Disease in Children
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition that causes permanent damage to the heart valves.

• Ringworm in Children
Ringworm is a type of skin infection cause by a fungus. Learn about details such as causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Risk Factors for Pregnancy
Detailed information on identifying potential risks of a pregnancy as an important part of preconception care

• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection. It’s spread by the bite of an infected tick. Learn details about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Roseola in Children
Roseola is a contagious viral illness. It causes a high fever and then a rash that develops as the fever goes away.

• Rotavirus Infection in Children
Rotavirus is a contagious virus that causes nausea and diarrhea. It is the leading cause of severe infectious diarrhea in children.

• Rubella in Children
Rubella is a viral illness that causes a mild fever and a skin rash. It is also called German measles, but is not caused by the same virus that causes measles (rubeola).