Following liver or spleen injury, your child must be very careful to not re-injure themselves. Read about activities to avoid after liver or spleen injury and when to re-visit your child’s health-care provider.
Learn about biliary atresia, a liver disease in babies, and the new screening program that is used to help identify babies with biliary atresia earlier.
Find out what happens immediately before and after your transplant surgery, how long you will stay in the hospital and how to start taking care of your new liver as you return to your regular routine.
Find out how you can manage your own health while caring for your family after your child experiences a traumatic injury.
Read about the reasons you might need a liver transplant and how a liver transplant can affect your future.
Learn what a liver biopsy is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn about the signs and symptoms, potential treatments and when to call 911.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a liver biopsy.
Accidentally swallowing button batteries can cause life-threatening injury. Learn what to do if your child swallows a button battery.
Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains are common. Learn how to recognize and treat a soft tissue injury.
Read about issues that parents and caregivers must address in order to prepare for a baby's discharge from the NICU and arrival at home.
Discusses pain management for common childhood pain and injuries such as ear infections, colic, and injections.
Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Burns can lead to permanent scars. Find out how to prevent your child from getting a burn injury and what to do if a burn does occur.
Macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) occurs when the immune system is overactivated and causes inflammation. Learn about the signs, causes and treatment of MAS.
Mononucleosis, or mono, is a type of viral infection. Learn about signs and symptoms and how to take care of your child at home.
In-depth information concerning steps after your child's brain surgery, including going home and medication.
Learn how to care for your child at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
