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.
Learn about the genetic causes of 22q11 deletion syndrome, risk factors and confirming diagnosis.
Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.
Learn about stress and how it affects the body. Also learn the differences between good stress and bad stress.
Learn where injectable insulin comes from and how it works.
How to avoid, recognize and treat spider bites and scorpion stings.
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.
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.
Learn about the different kinds of health research and how research leads to better health care.
Learn the difference between discharge and stoma leakage, and what to do if your child's stoma is leaking.
Genome-wide sequencing refers to two genetic tests, whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing, that allow health-care providers to look broadly at your child’s DNA.
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat Lyme disease.
Soy is a healthy source of complete protein. Find tips on adding soy to your child’s diet.
Read about the occurrence of secondary cancer after brain tumour treatment in your child. Find out what the risk factors are, how it will be screened and what can be done.
Radiation therapy is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Find out it works, what needs to be done to prepare and what to expect while receiving radiation treatment.
Your child needs to take the medicine called amantadine. This information sheet explains what amantadine does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.
Holes in the heart or blood vessels can sometimes be closed with a small device that is put in using heart catheterization. Learn about this procedure.
Find out how oral rehydration therapy can treat dehydration caused by viral gastroenteritis.
A microarray is a genetic test that can detect small missing or extra pieces of chromosomes. It can help identify the underlying cause of your child’s medical condition.
