Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 12
Adult Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease, causes a buildup of thick mucus in the lungs. Early detection and better therapies help people live longer.
Score: 11
Cystic Fibrosis in Children
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting mucous movement in the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 10
Pediatric Crohn's Disease
Pediatric Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can stunt growth in children. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 9
Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis causes swelling and sores in the colon, but with proper treatment, however, children can live happy, healthy lives.
Score: 8
Pediatric Respiratory Failure
Pediatric acute respiratory failure is an emergency. It can be serious, even life-threatening, but most children recover without chronic illness.
Score: 7
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is characterized by chronic swelling and sores in the colon that cause bleeding, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 6
Celiac Disease (in Children)
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder in which the small intestine becomes inflamed and damaged by gluten, a protein found in many grains.
Score: 5
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease is the umbrella term for two conditions that cause chronic inflammation within the digestive system: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Score: 4
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal buildup of LDL, or “bad“ cholesterol. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Score: 3
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an immune reaction to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Learn about symptoms and treatment.