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      Dark circles under the eyes

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      Learn about what can cause dark circles under your child's eyes.

      Vision in the first year

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      Learn about the development of a baby's vision in the first year of life, including the development of spatial perception and depth perception.

      The five senses

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      Learn all about your newborn baby's eyesight, hearing, and senses of taste, touch and smell.

      Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) deficiency

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      ACTH deficiency is a type of hypopituitarism hormone deficiency in which not enough cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands. Learn about how it is diagnosed and managed in children.

      Malaria

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      Learn about malaria, an infection passed on by mosquitoes.

      Evoked potentials (EPs) tests

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      Evoked potential (EP) tests measure brain function in response to stimuli of different modalities. Read about visual, auditory and somatosensory EP tests.

      Hepatitis A

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      Learn the signs and symptoms of hepatitis A and how a doctor will help your child if they have hepatitis A and how it can be prevented.

      Post-infectious glomerulonephritis

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      In children, post-infectious glomerulonephritis is usually caused by inflammation that follows an infection. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment.

      Wilson disease

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      Wilson disease is a genetic disorder that allows copper to build up in the body. Learn about how it is diagnosed and treated.

      Dust mite allergy

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      A dust mite allergy is a sensitivity or reaction to the waste of microscopic parasites called dust mites. Learn about the symptoms and how to reduce exposure to dust mites in your home.

      G6PD deficiency

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      G6PD deficiency can cause red blood cells to breakdown, leading to a lower-than-normal number of healthy red blood cells. Learn about the problems G6PD deficiency can cause and what medicines and foods to avoid in G6PD deficiency.

      How to treat splinters and slivers

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      A splinter, or sliver, is a small fragment of material that has become embedded under the skin. Discover helpful tips to treat splinters.

      Sun safety

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      Learn about choosing the correct sunscreen, wearing proper clothing and drinking enough fluids to stay safe in the sun.

      Lorazepam

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called lorazepam. This information sheet explains what lorazepam does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Fever in a returning traveller

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      Find out what to look out for and when to see a doctor if your child has a fever after travelling abroad.

      Scar management techniques

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      Scars require an active effort to ensure proper healing. Learn about different scar management techniques available to help manage scars.

      Cold weather injuries

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      Learn how to avoid cold weather injuries to your child such as frostbite, dehydration, and hypothermia.

      Other vitamins and minerals

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      Discover the role and food sources of vitamins A, B, C, E and K and key minerals such as potassium and selenium.

      Moles (acquired nevi)

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      Moles are common skin growths that vary in size, colour and appearance. Learn about the difference between benign and potentially harmful moles.

      Shiga toxin-producing E. coli hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC HUS)

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      Shiga toxin-producing E. coli hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC HUS) is a disease that mainly affects the kidneys and blood cells. Learn about what STEC HUS is, how it affects your child and what to expect during treatment.

      Acne (acne vulgaris)

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      Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Discover the different types and causes of acne and how they can be treated.

      Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about some of the potential treatments for these conditions.

      Abnormal-looking stool (poop)

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      Most changes in stool are from a diet change, but some may need medical attention. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for unusual stool.

      Amblyopia

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      Learn how a health-care provider can treat your child's amblyopia.

      Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

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      Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.

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