Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.
Discover the causes and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and teens.
This page gives a few statistics on how many teens may need additional surgery in the future. It describes why additional surgery may be required. It gives an idea of what to expect in terms of medical follow-up as the teen gets older.
Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.
Learn about how families and the health-care team work together to make important decisions about the care of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Learn about VKORC1, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Find out why it is important to talk to your school about your sickle cell disease and learn about the accommodations that may be available at your middle or high school, college or university.
Learn about CYP3A5, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Learn about CYP2C9, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Learn about NUDT15, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Although there is no cure for diabetes, the condition can be effectively managed. Learn how to properly test and manage blood sugar levels.
Learning more about your teenager’s cancer and about how to help your teen cope and thrive despite it, is one way to help reduce your stress and worries. Having some knowledge may help you feel like you have more control.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn what to look out for when considering a tattoo or piercings.
Learn about HLAs, a group of genes tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Learn about SLCO1B1, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to statins (medications that help lower cholesterol).
A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.
Discover the range of treatments and support your child if they face mental health challenges because of a neurological condition.
Phonological awareness is the ability to recognize that words are made up of individual sounds. Phonological awareness goes through developmental stages like other language-related skills.
Learn about CYP2B6, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Learn about TPMT, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.
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.
