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A traumatic injury to the spine can cause a bruise, a partial tear, or a complete tear in the spinal cord. Read on for details about causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and management.

Sometimes called antiangiogenic therapy, this treatment may prevent the growth of cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.

A-T is a rare childhood disease that affects the nervous system and other body systems.

Depression is a whole-body illness. It involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It is not a sign of weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. When you have depression, you can't "pull yourself together" and get better. Treatment is often needed and can be crucial to recovery.

Some breast changes or conditions are related to a young woman's menstrual cycle, but others may occur at any time. Most breast conditions are benign. Read more about breast changes in young women.

Vaginitis is any inflammation or infection of the vagina. It is a common problem in girls and women of all ages.

H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacteria that infects the stomach. It can damage the tissue in your child’s stomach and the first part of the small intestine. This can cause redness and swelling. It may also cause painful sores, called peptic ulcers, in the upper digestive tract.

A liver transplant is surgery to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver from another person.

Lymphadenopathy means swelling of the lymph nodes or glands. It can occur in just one area of the body, such as the neck. Or it may affect lymph nodes throughout the body.