Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.
Learn about different factors that affect how your child is able to take on more responsibility for their self-care.
A speech-language pathologist supports various aspects of communication, as well as safe swallowing and feeding skills. Learn more about the role of speech-language pathologists.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
Learn what happens during a pulmonary function test and how it is used to check how well your child's lungs are working.
Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.
A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.
An overview of how the many parts of the eye work together to produce clear vision.
A lung test, or pulmonary function test, is used to measure how well you lungs are working. Learn why you may need a pulmonary function test and what to expect during the test.
Learn about SLCO1B1, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to statins (medications that help lower cholesterol).
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are typically used as first-line treatment of JIA. Learn about the different NSAIDs available and their potential side effects.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a neurological exam as part of the medical diagnosis of a childhood brain tumour.
Read about the potential impact of a brain tumour diagnosis or its treatment on the function of the adrenal glands and how this can affect your child.
A duplicated thumb (preaxial polydactyly) is the presence of an extra thumb on one or both hands. The thumbs can be joined or separate. Learn more about the diagnosis of a duplicated thumb.
In-depth information concerning thyroid problems that may arise as a result of your child's brain tumour diagnosis and/or radiation therapy, and what can be done to manage them.
Treatment of a duplicated thumb may involve surgery depending on the structure and function of your child’s hand. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.
Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.
Resective epilepsy surgery is the surgical removal of a part of the brain. Read about the risks and benefits of resective surgery and possible complications.
Find out how limb reconstruction surgery can lengthen and repair shorter or crooked limbs.
Learn about the 3P approach to pain management, which is a combination of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medications) strategies.
June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.
Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.
Read about the reasons you might need a liver transplant and how a liver transplant can affect your future.
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