During a liver transplant, your diseased liver is taken out and replaced with a healthy donor liver. Here's what you can expect before, during, and after your surgery.

Coping with the physical limitations of chronic lung disease can be a challenge for both your loved one and you. But you can each take steps to simplify your daily routine.

Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) causes a pink or purple birthmark called a port wine stain on the face. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, long-term concerns, and how to cope with your child's condition.

Your child has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). This is an illness that affects the peripheral nerves. GBS can cause serious health problems. But the illness is often short-term. Many children recover fully. Here's what you need to know.

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. It's often caused by a virus. Learn about the symptoms, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Learn about symptoms and treatment of a brain abscess in children. An abscess is a local area of infection caused by bacteria or a fungus.

Learn about the different types of brain tumors a child can have.

People with epilepsy can lead healthy, productive lives. Life with epilepsy can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier.

Your surgeon will use monitored anesthesia care (MAC) during your upcoming surgery. This sheet tells you more about this type of anesthesia.

Most ICDs are well protected from interference with other electrical devices. But there are some devices and signals that can cause problems. Read on to learn more--and prevent these possible problems.