Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are human parainfluenza viruses? Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV) are a group of viruses that cause different types of respiratory infections and are most common in children and babies. infections …

Contact the Hydrocephalus Program 855-503-3509 International 1-617-355-5209 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus — also called “water on the brain” — is a term used to describe several different problems …

Contact the Department of Neurology 866-493-0565 Fax 617-355-0284 International 1-617-355-5209 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What are heat-related illnesses? Heat-related …

Contact the Audiology Program 617-355-6461 Fax 617-730-0320 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is hearing loss? Hearing loss is a problem with a child’s ears that reduces their ability to detect sound. Hearing loss can affect one or both …

Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is helicobacter pylori? Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a spiral-shaped bacterium found in the stomach. H. pylori secretes acid, damages stomach and duodenal tissue, and causes inflammation and …

Contact the Blood Disorders Center 617-355-8246 Fax 617-730-0641 International +1-617-355-5209 Email Email us Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is hemolytic disease of the newborn? Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) — also called …

Contact the Division of Newborn Medicine 617-919-2358 Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is hypocalcemia? Hypocalcemia is a condition in which there is too little calcium in a baby's blood. A common form of hypocalcemia in babies is …

Contact the Division of Endocrinology 617-355-7476 Fax 617-730-0194 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is hyperparathyroidism? Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where the …

Contact the Division of Endocrinology 617-355-7476 Fax 617-730-0194 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is hypoglycemia and low blood sugar? Hypoglycemia is the state of having …

Contact the Division of Endocrinology 617-355-7476 Fax 617-730-0194 International +1-617-355-5209 Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday - Saturday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Request an Appointment Request a Second Opinion What is hypopituitarism? …