Learn how to recognize a concussion after a head injury and when to see a health-care provider or seek emergency care.
Although many premature babies do not encounter any academic problems, some do. For example, up to 50% of very low birth weight (VLBW) babies will have some problems in school by Grade 3.
Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.
Learn how to treat common foreskin problems and when to see a doctor.
Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.
Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.
Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains are common. Learn how to recognize and treat a soft tissue injury.
A vein of Galen malformation can affect the brain, heart and other organs in the body. Learn what a vein of Galen malformation is, the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available.
Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.
Learn about dystonia, a brain disorder that causes muscle stiffness and abnormal postures.
An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.
Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Learn about late term effects after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
The prognosis of an illness is a forecast of how it will develop and the outcome after treatment. Read about the factors that affect the prognosis of a child with epilepsy.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.
Minor ankle injuries, such as ankle sprains or minor fractures to the fibula, are common in childhood. These injuries tend to heal quickly. Learn more about minor ankle injuries and their treatment.
For some people, radiation can affect memory and ability to think, learn and concentrate. These are known as cognitive side effects. Find out who gets cognitive side effects, how you will know if you have cognitive side effects and the effects of these changes.
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis happens when the epiphysis bone slips off the growth plate into an incorrect position. Learn what to expect before, during and after the operation.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
There are many reasons your child might need rehabilitation therapy. Learn how occupational therapy and physiotherapy can help your child.
A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.
Learn about the many different causes of epilepsy in children, which are classified into six categories: structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune and unknown.
