Features from this Week: Spina Bifida, Diabetes Costs, and more

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                      Week in Review

Living with Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is a condition that affects the spine and is usually apparent at birth. It is a type of neural tube defect (NTD). To learn what it’s like to live with this condition or how families are affected, read these real stories from people living with spina bifida.

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Save on Diabetes Costs
Diabetes costs can really add up. Find out how you can save money on medicine, supplies, and treatment and still get the care you need.
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Prevent Exposure to Lead
Childhood lead poisoning is 100% preventable. The key is to keep children from coming into contact with lead. Learn how to prevent children’s exposure to lead.

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                      Disease of the Week

                    Hepatitis E

                      Image of the Week

                    UVP Imaging System

Responding to a case of Ebola in Goma
In fighting an outbreak of Ebola, there are days of slow, steady progress – and then there are days of drama. 
Nathan Furukawa, a CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service officer, saw both when he was deployed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from June through August this year.

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