Bacteria can attach itself to shunts and become infected. Read about the surgery your child needs, and the antibiotics that will help clear the infection.
Learn about the signs and symptoms that would indicate your child's shunt is not working properly. Also learn how shunt problems are diagnosed and treated.
Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Read about shunts—one of the surgical treatments for hydrocephalus.
Important information concerning the problems that can arise for your child undergoing brain tumour treatment with regard to shunts.
An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.
The Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunt helps babies with certain heart defects get enough oxygen until they can have surgery to fix the defect.
In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.
The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.
Learn about tricuspid atresia, a condition involving blood passing through a hole in the atrial septum and mixing with blood coming back from the lungs.
Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.
When the cold weather arrives, learn how to keep the whole family safe from seasonal illnesses during the winter season.
Viral respiratory infection is a general term for lung and airway infections. Read about different viruses that can cause viral respiratory infections and treatment options.
Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborn babies.
An overview of this condition marked by an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses, along with tips on how to help your child recover.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from mild to severe. Read about prevention and treatment of MRSA infections.
Learn about the treatment of heart conditions. Find out about the different types of heart treatment and the right questions you should ask the doctor about the treatment.
Learn how to use antibiotics appropriately to prevent antibiotic resistance, which can cause antibiotics to be less effective in the future.
Read about pulmonary atresia; a condition involving the pulmonary valve, between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery, not forming completely.
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) are a type of malignant brain tumour. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook for DIPG.
The Glenn procedure is done when not enough blood is getting to the lungs. Learn about this procedure and the risks associated with it.
Learn about open-heart, closed-heart, and minimally invasive heart surgery.
A premature baby is susceptible to infection because their immune system is immature. Read more about infections and the immune system of premature babies.
Colds are caused by viral infections in the nose and throat. Learn about the causes, duration, prevention and treatment of viral upper respiratory infections.
