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.
Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
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.
Learn what happens during a pulmonary function test and how it is used to check how well your child's lungs are working.
Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for epileptic encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.
An overview of how the many parts of the eye work together to produce clear vision.
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.
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.
Learn about SLCO1B1, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to statins (medications that help lower cholesterol).
Elastic compression garments improve symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome. Find out what they are and how to properly use them.
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.
June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.
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.
Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.
Treatment of a duplicated thumb may involve surgery depending on the structure and function of your child’s hand. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.
Find out what a hemoglobin A1c test is and why your child requires one.
Discover the range of treatments and support your child if they face mental health challenges because of a neurological condition.
Learn about the development of a baby's vision in the first year of life, including the development of spatial perception and depth perception.
Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.
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.
