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      Congenital hand anomaly (hand difference)

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      A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.

      Ebstein's anomaly

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      Learn about Ebstein's anomaly in children. This condition can result in heart failure or cyanosis, but it can also resolve itself without treatment.

      Pollicization

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      Some children are born without a thumb. In a procedure called pollicization, doctors can reposition the index finger to make it work like a thumb.

      Living with hand and upper limb conditions: Embracing Our Differences

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      Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they do home, school, work, and leisure activities in their own way.

      Diagnosis of congenital heart disease

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      Learn about congenital heart disease in children. Congenital heart disease happens when parts of the heart do not form properly.

      COVID-19: Information for parents of children with congenital heart disease

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      Find information and answers to common questions about COVID-19, for parents and caregivers of children with congenital heart disease.

      Performing school, work, and computer-based activities with arm and hand differences

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      Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they perform school, work, and computer-based work in their own way.

      Amenorrhea

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      Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.

      Ongoing care after heart surgery

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      Learn about ongoing care for children with congenital heart disease. Frequency of evaluation, adult care, and non-cardiac surgery are discussed.

      Performing kitchen activities with arm and hand differences

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      Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they perform meal preparation and dining activities in their own way.

      Amenorrhea

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      Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.

      Performing grooming and personal care activities with arm and hand differences

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      Sheriauna is a young adult who is a below-the-elbow amputee. In this video, she demonstrates how she applies her makeup.

      Coping with chronic illness like congenital heart defects

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      Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.

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      Congenital cytomegalovirus

      Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) occurs when a fetus is infected with a virus called cytomegalovirus. Learn more about how cCMV happens, the signs and symptoms of cCMV and how it is diagnosed and treated.

      Growth and stature of children with heart disease

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      Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

      Congenital heart defects: Information for teachers

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      A teacher's guide to congenital heart defects. Learn what you can do to help and what to expect if one of your students has a congenital heart defect.

      Cleft lip and cleft palate in babies

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      Learn about cleft lip and cleft palate and its impact on a baby's feeding, hearing, teeth and speech.

      Coping with a diagnosis of congenital heart defects

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      Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.

      Exercise tests and congenital heart conditions

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      Learn about exercise tests. An exercise test, or ECG, is a diagnostic procedure that records the way a child's heart works when they exercise.

      Heart

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      Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.

      Congenital hypothyroidism

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      Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition that is present at birth in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Learn about congenital hypothyroidism and how it is diagnosed and treated.

      Family support for the child with a congenital heart condition

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      Having a child with heart disease is a strain for the whole family. Various different health professionals can provide support in difficult times.

      Second-hand smoke

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      Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.

      Rehabilitation

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      There are many reasons your child might need rehabilitation therapy. Learn how occupational therapy and physiotherapy can help your child.

      Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract

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      Read about various types of congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

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