Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
Learn about different factors that affect how your child is able to take on more responsibility for their self-care.
A speech-language pathologist supports various aspects of communication, as well as safe swallowing and feeding skills. Learn more about the role of speech-language pathologists.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.
Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.
In-depth information concerning thyroid problems that may arise as a result of your child's brain tumour diagnosis and/or radiation therapy, and what can be done to manage them.
Discover the phases of your child's limb lengthening and reconstruction treatment.
Learn what happens during a pulmonary function test and how it is used to check how well your child's lungs are working.
Learn about SLCO1B1, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to statins (medications that help lower cholesterol).
An overview of how the many parts of the eye work together to produce clear vision.
Hypospadias is a congenital condition affecting the urinary opening of the penis. Learn about hypospadias and how it can be managed.
Learn about intestinal adaptation and weaning children with intestinal failure off total parenteral nutrition to achieve enteral autonomy.
Resective epilepsy surgery is the surgical removal of a part of the brain. Read about the risks and benefits of resective surgery and possible complications.
Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.
A lung test, or pulmonary function test, is used to measure how well you lungs are working. Learn why you may need a pulmonary function test and what to expect during the test.
Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve lung function.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a neurological exam as part of the medical diagnosis of a childhood brain tumour.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for epileptic encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.
Find out what a hemoglobin A1c test is and why your child requires one.
Learn how your baby's spina bifida is repaired with surgery either before or after they are born. Also learn what happens after surgery and how to take care of your baby at home.
Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.
Elastic compression garments improve symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome. Find out what they are and how to properly use them.
June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.
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