Learn about the signs and symptoms of hearing loss in babies and toddlers and what happens during the infant hearing screening process.
Babies born with a cleft palate often have a conductive hearing loss.
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.
Hearing tests (audiograms) measure how well you can hear sounds at different volumes. Learn why you may need a hearing test and how a hearting test is done.
Important information on the physical and sensory effects that your child may experience following brain tumour treatment.
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.
Learn about cleft lip and cleft palate and its impact on a baby's feeding, hearing, teeth and speech.
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of middle ear effusion, a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum.
Learn about the different types of newborn screening and what to do if your baby has positive newborn screening results.
Depending on your treatment for cancer, you may experience hair loss. Learn about ways to deal with hair loss.
Information for parents about infantile osteopetrosis, a rare genetic condition that may cause fractures, short stature (height), recurrent infections, hearing loss and vision problems.
Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare inherited disease that can cause recurring lung, ear and sinus infections. Find out how the condition is caused and treated and the long-term outlook for children with PCD.
Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.
22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.
Find out about some of the treatments and coping mechanisms available for bipolar disorder, including medications, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which can have more severe symptoms than acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Learn how to identify, treat and prevent otitis externa, an infection of the ear canal.
AboutKidsHealth is excited to celebrate SickKids 150th Birthday. From humble beginnings to becoming a global leader in paediatric health care, we have achieved so much together. We are thrilled to celebrate SickKids' rich legacy of care, research and learning. Learn more about our history.
Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.
A list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario who are 18 years of age or older.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
Learn about articulation milestones in children and when to consider a speech assessment with a speech-language pathologist for articulation difficulties.
Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
