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• Chromosome Studies: Karyotype, Extended Banding, Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH), and Chromosomal Microarray Analysis
Detailed information on what type of testing is available to determine whether a child has a genetic birth defect

• Horseshoe Kidney
Detailed information on horseshoe kidney, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

• Kawasaki Disease
The main threat from Kawasaki disease comes from its effect on the heart and blood vessels.

• Keep an Eye on Your Child's Vision
It's best to catch vision problems while a child is very young. Later, problems are harder to correct.

• Keep Beauty Regimen Safe During Pregnancy, Doctor Advises
Helpful tips can reassure expectant mothers about their hair, nail and skin care treatments

• Keep Infants Out of Sun and Heat, Experts Warn
Avoid using sunscreen on babies under 6 months old and watch for signs of dehydration

• Keep Kids Safe During Yard Work
Power tools make yard work easier, from mowing the lawn to trimming the bushes. These tools, however, also pose a threat to children if precautions aren't taken.

• Keep Kids Safe from Bugs
Many products seek to prevent bug bites, but products containing DEET (usually listed on labels as N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) are quite effective.

• Keep Kids Safe From Laundry Detergent Packets
Curious children may get concentrated product in their mouth or eyes

• Keep Kids Safe in the Car
All 50 states have a combination of laws that require drivers to restrain children in car seats, booster seats, and seats belts. Specifics vary by state, based on the child's age and size.

• Keep Tots' Milk to 2 Cups a Day: Study
Less won't give enough vitamin D, but more can lower iron stores, researchers say

• Keep Your Child Athlete Off the Disabled List
Each year, about one in 10 children receives medical treatment for a sports injury. Here’s how to protect your young sports star from concussions, sprains, fractures, and more.

• Keeping Kids Safe at Home
Children have fun exploring, and you can keep them safe by controlling the household terrain.

• Keeping Kids Safe on Roller Coasters and Other Thrill Rides
Height requirements are designed to weed out kids who are too young to enjoy the ride, expert says

• Keeping Little Shoppers Safe
The number one rule when shopping with your children is to remember you're shopping with your children. Keep an eye on them at all times.

• Keeping Your Cool When Parenting Teens
As difficult as it is being a teenager, being a parent of one is even harder.

• Keratitis
Keratitis is an inflammation or infection of the cornea of the eye. It is a medical emergency because it can lead to blindness if not treated.

• Kidney Transplantation in Children
Detailed information on kidney transplant, including why a kidney transplant is recommended, what is involved in kidney transplant surgery, and long-term outlook for a child after a kidney transplant

• Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan
Assessing 7 factors in ER can limit unnecessary radiation exposure, researchers say

• Kids Born Even a Little Early Have Lower School Scores: Study
Children born at 37, 38 weeks lagged behind third-grade peers

• Kids' Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity: Study
Identifying which factors lead to longer recoveries may improve treatment

• Kids Develop Sense of Humor by Age 1, Study Finds
At 6 months, babies watched closely as their parents laughed at absurd events, researchers say

• Kids' Generosity May Depend on Who's Watching: Study
By age 5, children motivated much like adults

• Kids Given Big Plates Help Themselves to More Food
Plate size and self-serving increased first-graders' food intake, researchers found

• Kids' Headaches Rarely Due to Vision Problems, Study Finds
Findings refute common belief that eyeglasses will cure recurring headaches in children

• Kids' Headaches: The Diagnosis Is Difficult
Most headaches in kids are caused by tension, not disease. Your pediatrician can determine what kind of headache your child has.

• Kids' Health Concerns Ease with Age
When children are young, it's normal for them to have a variety of childhood illnesses and problems. Most go away as the child gets older.

• Kids' Healthy Eating Not Just About Food
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers suggestions to help your child develop and maintain good eating habits and to prevent chaotic mealtimes in your home.

• Kids in the Kitchen: Let Them in on the Fun
Here are recipes that fit the bill for teaching some baking basics and setting some good nutrition patterns early. All you'll need are some simple tools and tolerance for a few spills. These recipes are safe for a child to make (with adult help) and are practically foolproof.

• Kids' Learning Disabilities May Have Multiple Causes
Educational approaches that address each issue work best, review suggests

• Kids More Likely to Pick Up Warts at Home, Not Public Spaces
Study found close contact with relatives, friends who had warts was greatest risk factor

• Kids Need for a Good Night's Sleep
Children of different ages have different sleep needs—from 10 hours for younger kids to 8-/12 or more for teens.

• Kids Need Safety Gear for In-line Skating
Having your child wear the appropriate safety gear and use common sense when skating can help reduce the risk for injury.

• Kids Need Their Nutrients
Learning a bit more about vitamins and minerals can help ensure your kids are on the right nutritional track.

• Kids of Better-Educated Parents Have Healthier Diets: Study
European research compared nutritional choices such as fruits and veggies, sugary drinks

• Kids on Medicaid May Face Barriers to Eczema Treatment
Study investigated access to dermatologists for children with the skin condition

• Kids' Pet Frogs Caused Salmonella Outbreak: CDC
Infection traced to animals bred at single California facility

• Kids' Sexual Behavior Influenced by Movie Scenes: Study
Watching films with sexual content at 12 to 14 linked to risky 'sensation-seeking' personality

• Kids Still Swallowing Magnets Despite Warning Labels
When more than one is ingested, they can cause life-threatening complications in stomach, bowel

• Kids' Vaccine Exemptions Too Easy to Obtain: Study
Only kindergarten students who truly need waivers should get them, to protect group immunity

• Kids Who Sleep a Bit Longer Behave Better in School, Study Finds
Extra half-hour a night made a difference in alertness, attention

• Kids With Autism and Child Prodigies May Share Certain Traits
Study found high attention to detail, working memory scores

• Kids With Autism Face Health Care Disparities, Study Finds
These children have less access to specialized care than kids with other illnesses, researchers say

• Kids With Autism May Be Less Likely to Imitate 'Silly' Behavior
In study, they tended to only copy necessary actions by adults when completing tasks

• Kids With Autism May Perceive Movement More Quickly
Researchers say this might lead to sensory overload

• Kids With HIV at Risk of Heart Disease, Study Says
Hardened arteries more than twice as common among this group

• Kids With Knee ACL Injuries Require Special Care
Researchers say ligament injury, once rare in youngsters, is rising with sports training intensity

• Kids With Neurological Conditions at Higher Risk of Flu Death: CDC
Medical, parenting groups working to increase flu vaccination, awareness

• Kids With Psoriasis More Likely to Be Overweight: Study
Experts suspect obesity drives the skin problem

• Kids With Stressed-Out Parents Eat More Fast Food: Study
Child obesity was more likely as parental stress scores rose

• Kids, Seniors Prone to MRSA Infections Depending on Season: Study
Elderly tend to get strain that's dominant in winter, while children more vulnerable to summer strain

• Kindergarten Vaccines Close to Target Levels: CDC
But measles, chickenpox protection remains a concern

• Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports
Active women are at least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at risk.

• Know How Your Preemie Will Grow
Premature babies may grow at a slower rate than full-term babies, but usually catch up in height and weight by 2 years of age. But premature babies are more likely to have trouble with speech, motor skills, hearing or vision.

• Know What's in Your Child's Medications, FDA Warns
Mixing cold, allergy drugs can cause harm, agency says

• Kyphosis in Children
Detailed information on kyphosis, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment

• Overview of Kidney Disorders in Children
Detailed information on kidney conditions, including kidney function, nephrology, kidney problem causes and 1 labeled, full-color anatomical illustration

• Sodium and Fluid Restriction
Detailed information on controlling sodium and fluid in your child's diet