Fact Sheets

Seasonal Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
Allergies occur when the body's immune system overreacts to outdoor stimulants such as mold spores and pollen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Penicillin Allergy
A penicillin allergy is a mild or severe reaction to a specific group of antibiotics. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Colds: How to Prevent Them
The common cold is probably the most universal illness. It is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose and throat area.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis is the skin's reaction to an irritant—anything from poison ivy to certain fabrics can cause your skin to flare. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Cancer Immunotherapy
Immune therapy is a cancer treatment approach that uses the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells. Learn more about this treatment.
Pediatric Sepsis
Sepsis is a severe inflammatory response in the body that can cause tissue damage and organ failure. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Diagnosing Leukemia
Diagnosing leukemia in its earliest stages can improve a patient’s prognosis. Learn how this condition is diagnosed.
Lead Poisoning (in Children)
Exposure to lead can harm young children and babies, even before birth
Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS)
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an allergy in which people have an allergic reaction to a carbohydrate called alpha-gal that is found in all non-primate mammals. When people with AGS consume mammalian meat or products containing alpha-gal, they may have an allergic reaction, which can be severe.
Surgery for Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate occur when tissues in the lips and/or the roof of the mouth fail to properly join during fetal development.