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Meconium and meconium-related conditions

Learn what meconium is and what meconium-related conditions can occur in newborns.

Breathing problems in newborns

Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.

Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract

Read about various types of congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

May is Cystic Fibrosis Month. Learn what causes cystic fibrosis, what the signs and symptoms are, and what treatments are available.

Screening for related conditions to diabetes (comorbidity)

An overview of conditions related to diabetes and how how often your child will need to be screened for each condition.

Pulmonary hypertension

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children.

Enthesitis-related JIA

Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.

Diagnosis of heart-related syndromes

Learn about heart-related syndromes. A syndrome is a medical term for a collection of signs and symptoms that generally stem from a single cause.

Life support during heart surgery

During heart surgery, your child will likely be supported by mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal life support, hemoconcentration, circulatory arrest, or selective cerebral perfusion.

Heat-related illness in young athletes

Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.

Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

Avoiding mosquito bites and related diseases after a transplant

Respiratory support for babies in the NICU

Read about the different methods of assisting babies with their breathing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Peritonitis related to G tubes and GJ tubes

Peritonitis is a rare but serious complication related to G or GJ tube insertion. Find out what causes peritonitis related to G and GJ tubes, the signs and symptoms, and how it’s treated.

Assessing cancer-related pain in children

Discover the signs of cancer-related pain in children and how cancer-related pain is assessed by the health-care team.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

​Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

Heat-related illness: How to prevent

Learn how to prevent, recognize and treat dehydration and other heat-related illnesses in children.

Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA): A guide for teenagers

Enthesitis-related arthritis is a type of childhood arthritis. Learn about how it is treated, how exercise helps, and how to maintain a normal lifestyle.

Types of heart conditions

Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.

Heart conditions: Overview

Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis: Living with ERA

When your child is first diagnosed with ERA, it can be scary for both your child and your family. This page has advice and resources for families.

Cancer-related pain in children

Learn about the different types of pain a child with cancer may experience, what causes pain and how long these types of pain last.

Sport-related concussion

Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.

Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA)

Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.

Key terms related to pain

There are many ways to classify or categorize pain. Learn what these are and the factors that affect how much pain you might feel.