Hypospadias is a congenital condition affecting the urinary opening of the penis. Learn about hypospadias and how it can be managed.
Learn about distal hypospadias and how it is managed.
This page describes several key phases of care at home after your child’s hypospadias surgery.
Learn about proximal hypospadias and how it is managed.
Learn how to take photos of your child’s hypospadias for their secure medical record.
Discover information about different bladder and genital conditions including bladder and bladder control problems, and conditions that affect the penis, like hypospadias.
Learn about heart tumours in children, and how they are diagnosed. Both the most common types of benign and malignant tumours are discussed.
Learn about medications used to enhance pain management. Medications such as corticosteroids, anti-depressants, and sedatives are discussed.
Learn what to expect when preparing your child for hypospadias surgery.
Learn about infantile hemangiomas, which are common growths that are diagnosed in babies.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
Impacts of chronic pain on children are discussed, including impact on mood, school, socializing, hobbies, sleep, and family.
Read about the many different types of low-grade gliomas, including cerebellar, optic, brainstem, hemispheric, thalamic, and spinal cord.
Discover the signs and symptoms of fainting, what causes it and how to help your child if they have fainted.
Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.
Suggestions for parents and caregivers of a young person with a developmental disability who has just started or is about to start menstruating. Menstrual suppression of periods is also discussed.
Learn about common painful conditions including arthritis, sickle cell anaemia, and cancer.
Learn about the types and causes of skin warts, how to prevent warts and what common treatments are used.
Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.
Learn about dystonia, a brain disorder that causes muscle stiffness and abnormal postures.
Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.
Keratosis pilaris is a common rash that results in bumps on the skin. Learn what causes keratosis pilaris and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports.
DEE-SWAS is a rare epilepsy syndrome that can affect children aged two to 12. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of DEE-SWAS.
Curly toes occur when the affected toes curl towards the toes next to them. Learn more about this condition and how to manage it.
