Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
Learn about common growths, called infantile hemangiomas. Also, learn when they are tested and treated by doctors.
Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.
Learn about the factors that affect pain assessment such as our emotions, behaviour and cultural attitudes to pain.
Albinism is a genetic condition that causes a person to have no, or very little, pigment in the eyes and sometimes in the skin and hair also. Albinism is passed from parent to child because of a genetic mutation.
Germ cell tumours are a type of cancer that start in the germ cells. Learn about where germ cell tumours are most commonly found, how they are diagnosed and the main types of treatment.
Learn about the immediate experience of neonatal intensive care, which is a very emotional, physical and practical challenge for parents and families.
Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.
Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.
Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.
Gonadotropin deficiency can affect pubertal development in children. Learn more about gonadotropin deficiency, how it is diagnosed and treated.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Learn about the different types of treatment for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Here are the personal stories of four teens that have gone through scoliosis surgery. They share what they felt about surgery and how they coped.
Talking with your teenager can be difficult and even stressful at times. However, having effective communication skills can help ease that stress.
Learn potential issues that can result from treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in boys and how to talk to your son about puberty.
Information for parents and children with the inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis.
Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.
Learn more about promoting positive body image in your child and improving their overall health.
Ocular albinism (OA) is a genetic condition that affects the pigment in the eyes. It causes poor eyesight. OA does not affect the pigment in the skin or the hair.
This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.
Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
