Many children are afraid of having blood work done. Learn about effective distraction and explanation techniques for children of different ages.
Heart catheterization is a test that is done to see how well blood is moving through the heart. Read how to prepare your child for heart catheterization.
Learn how to care for your child at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
It is important to keep your child as healthy as possible before a heart transplant. Learn about what happens while you are waiting for a donor heart to become available.
Children are not always ready to talk about their condition when you are. Look for signs for when your child might be ready to talk.
Learn how you can help your child deal with nausea and vomiting, after a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Learn about the restrictions in protective isolation, after your child's blood and marrow transplant.
Parents with a sick child need open communication with the health-care team. Learn tips when talking with the doctor about your child.
Learn how children get HIV, how it affects their bodies, and what you need to do as a parent to keep your child as healthy as possible.
Learn about what your child should expect when preparing for scoliosis surgery, including a pre-surgery teaching session, X-rays, clinical photos, blood work and other imaging tests.
World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.
Find out what to expect as your child recovers from limb lengthening and reconstruction surgery.
Learn what a blood and marrow transplant is, and where blood stem cells come from.
Catheter ablation is a treatment for children with certain types of tachycardia (rapid heart rate). Treatment involves destroying an abnormal circuit.
A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.
Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
Learn what is involved while preparing for your child's autologous transplant.
Learn how to create a wind-down routine that you can do in the 30 minutes before bedtime to help your body and mind get ready for sleep.
Hepatitis B is a liver disease. Learn about the causes of hepatitis B and what you need to know about living with hepatitis B.
Learn why blood counts are important after your child's blood and marrow transplant.
A brachial plexus operation is performed to repair damaged nerves. Learn about how to prepare your child for surgery and take care of them at home.
Nuclear medicine tests use small amounts of radioactive material that give off radiation that is detected by special cameras. They take very detailed pictures.
A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.
Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.
