Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a skin condition that causes growths on nerves. Find out what NF1 genetic testing is, what the test results mean and why to consider testing for it.
Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.
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.
Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.
Information about campomelic dysplasia, a genetic condition that affects the development of the skeleton and reproductive system.
A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.
Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Information for parents about hereditary multiple osteochondromas (previously called hereditary multiple exostoses), a genetic condition that causes growths (bumps) on the bones.
Learn how doctors diagnose hemophilia, a bleeding disorder that mostly affects males.
Learn about clinical and genetic testing, two ways that doctors diagnose Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Each of these methods has advantages and limits.
Learn about the genetic neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich ataxia (FRDA).
Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.
Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.
Genetic counselling helps people understand genetic or inherited disorders. It can help families learn about neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and decide if testing is right for them.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.
Find out what to expect if you have a child with posterior urethral valves (PUV). This document reviews the condition and how it is managed with medications, tests, interventions and surgeries.
Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.
Albinism is a genetic condition that causes a person to have no, or very little, pigment in the eyes and sometimes in the skin and hair also. Albinism is passed from parent to child because of a genetic mutation.
Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.
Learn about the different types of hemophilia, how it is inherited and how it is diagnosed and treated.
