Find information about how old most children are when they develop good bladder control at night. Also learn about some of the causes of bed-wetting and what you can do to help your child.
Torticollis occurs when one of the neck muscles is tighter on one side than the other. Surgery may be needed to treat torticollis if physiotherapy and stretching exercises that are done in the first year of a child’s life are not enough.
Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
Discover the various stages of your baby's nutrition and how to handle issues such as spitting up.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
Find out how to set up a new sleep schedule to help you spend more of your time in bed sleeping instead of tossing and turning.
Read about the causes and symptoms of status epilepticus and how it is treated.
Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.
Read about the symptoms and causes of focal aware seizures (previously known as simple partial seizure) and how they are treated.
Find out what happens during an electroencephalogram before epilepsy surgery.
Read about motor development in the first six months of a baby's life. Milestones such as head control, sitting up and rolling over are discussed.
Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) is used to clear mucus from the airways. Learn about the benefits of CPT and the different techniques you can learn to help clear your child’s airways.
Discover how an MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.
Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.
Learn about how to talk to your child about how much pain they are feeling and some strategies to help them cope with pain.
Learn stretches and strengthening exercises and about proper shoes to help your child if they walk on their toes beyond three years of age.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a MRI as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. fMRI and MRA are also discussed.
Some teens may experience pain or numbness after scoliosis surgery. Find out how other teens recovering from scoliosis surgery feel about their pain.
When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.
A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.
Read how a functional MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.
Read how a MEG scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.
