A duplicated small (pinky) finger (postaxial polydactyly) is the presence of an extra small finger. Learn more about the diagnosis of a duplicated small finger.
A duplicated thumb (preaxial polydactyly) is the presence of an extra thumb on one or both hands. The thumbs can be joined or separate. Learn more about the diagnosis of a duplicated thumb.
Syndactyly in the hands is the fusion of one or more fingers that are next to each other. Learn more about the diagnosis of hand syndactyly.
Discover the main signs of a binge eating disorder.
Learn how avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can cause long-term health problems.
Your child needs to receive the medicine called furosemide. This information sheet explains what furosemide does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called levetiracetam. This information sheet explains what levetiracetam does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called palonosetron. This information sheet explains what palonosetron does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine.
An in-depth list of recommended foods for older babies. Healthy choices of nutritious foods are provided, and allergenic foods are discussed.
Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.
Your child needs to take the medicine called acyclovir. This information sheet explains what acyclovir does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about possible interactions between cancer treatments and natural health products
Autoamputation of a duplicate small (pinky) finger (postaxial polydactyly) can happen when the finger twists on itself, causing a lack of blood supply and the finger to fall off on its own. Discover what to expect during autoamputation and how to help your child during its occurrence.
The way someone reacts to and copes with a traumatic event varies from person to person. Learn about what causes trauma and when to see a health-care provider.
The treatment for hand syndactyly is surgery. The surgical approach for each hand is dependent on the type of syndactyly and which fingers are involved. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.
Treatment of a duplicated small (pinky) finger (postaxial polydactyly) may involve surgical removal. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.
Find out when to start feeding a baby solid food, how to tell when they are ready to start eating solids, and tips for introducing solids.
Information and tips to help parents and caregivers develop their child’s language at 18 months of age.
Mark Family Literacy Day by learning how to respond to your child who is babbling to help develop their vocabulary and communication skills.
Learn the main signs and symptoms of ARFID and when ARFID may not be diagnosed.
Find out what you can do to help your child or teen recover from avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.
Discover the main features and causes of binge eating disorder and who is most likely to be affected by it.
Learn about the possible causes of Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and how it differs from picky eating.
Ganglion cysts are fluid filled cysts that can develop around joints or tendons of the wrist, as well as the hand or fingers. Learn more about what ganglion cysts are and how they are treated.
Scar massage can improve the appearance of surgical scars. Read about scar massage techniques to help manage your child’s surgical scars.
