This guide will give you general information about laser treatments for skin problems caused by changes to blood vessels and answer some common questions about the treatment.
This guide will help give you general information about laser treatments for skin problems caused by changes to blood vessels. Also find answers to some common questions about the treatment and sedation.
Learn about biliary atresia, a liver disease in babies, and the new screening program that is used to help identify babies with biliary atresia earlier.
Learn what endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) is and how it is done using image guidance
Learn what retinopathy of prematurity is, how it is diagnosed and how it may be treated.
Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.
Scoping procedures are used to look inside the throat. Learn why your child may have to have a scoping procedure, how to prepare and what to expect.
How old does someone need to be to get a tattoo? Learn about age restrictions and what else to know before getting a tattoo.
Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Discover the different types and causes of acne and how they can be treated.
Learn how to care for sutures and stitches, how to keep the wound clean and what you can do to prevent scarring.
Scars require an active effort to ensure proper healing. Learn about different scar management techniques available to help manage scars.
Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.
Learn why your child may need a surgically inserted J tube, how they are inserted and how to care for your child’s feeding tube.
An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.
Learn how setting up a reward system can help your teenager accomplish new JIA management goals.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes painful bumps and boils to develop in the folds of the skin. Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment of HS.
A balloon G tube is a type of feeding tube that has a balloon on the end to help prevent the tube from being accidentally pulled out. Learn how to care for your child’s balloon G tube and change it at home.
Some children are born without a thumb. In a procedure called pollicization, doctors can reposition the index finger to make it work like a thumb.
Accidentally swallowing button batteries can cause life-threatening injury. Learn what to do if your child swallows a button battery.
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.
Learn what to expect when preparing your child for hypospadias surgery.
