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• Diagnostic Tests for Autism Often Miss Features in Girls

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• What Is Progeria?

  Progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), is a rare genetic condition characterized by a rapidly aging appearance in children. Newborns and infants born with this condition typically look healthy and normal, but may physically display characteristic facial features, such as prominent...

• Everything You Need to Know About Conjunctivitis

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• What Are the Causes and Symptoms of the Measles?

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• Does the Pertussis Vaccine Have Any Contraindications and Side Effects?

  Pertussis is an infection of the upper respiratory system. The disease is highly contagious and spreads through the coughing and sneezing of an infected individual. This highly contagious and airborne disease is caused by the bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The symptoms of pertussis typically...