Learn about anemia of prematurity, what causes it and how it is treated.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.
Read about apnea of prematurity, which is a condition in which premature babies take unusually long pauses (usually more than 20 seconds) between breaths.
Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.
Milk is part of a healthy diet. But too much milk can lead to low levels of iron in the blood and some children can lose protein from the gut.
Sickle cell disease symptoms can be different for each person, but the most common symptoms are anemia and pain. Read about why these symptoms happen in people with sickle cell disease.
Learn about the definition of and the causes and medical conditions associated with prematurity.
Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this blood disorder caused by a defect in the gene that controls the production of hemoglobin.
Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.
G6PD deficiency can cause red blood cells to breakdown, leading to a lower-than-normal number of healthy red blood cells. Learn about the problems G6PD deficiency can cause and what medicines and foods to avoid in G6PD deficiency.
Learn about hereditary spherocytosis, how it is diagnosed, treated, and what the potential complications are for people living with the condition.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.
Learn about how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.
Learn what a complete blood count (CBC) can find.
In addition to anemia and pain, some people with sickle cell disease can have other less common complications. Learn about some of the complications that can happen because of sickle cell disease.
An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
Hereditary spherocytosis is a genetic condition. In most cases it is inherited from a parent. Learn how HS is inherited and what happens in a de novo mutation.
Learn how avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can cause long-term health problems.
There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn about the signs and symptoms, potential treatments and when to call 911.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer. Learn about how this cancer develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.
