Conditions and Diseases
Conditions and Diseases
Conditions and Diseases Links
- Neonatal Conjunctivitis Overview, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common condition for newborn infants. Also known as newborn conjunctivitis or ophthalmia neonatorum.
- Pediatric Eczema Information and advice about this skin condition for parents, from the Children's Hospital of Iowa.
- Fetal (Foetal) Alcohol Syndrome Features information and support for parents and health professionals.
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Describes sleep disorders treated at their hospital, including conditions that may lead to SIDS.
- Failure To Thrive Provides an overview, symptoms, treatment and prevention information for this condition.
- Tobacco Use by Children Report from the World Health Organiziation.
- Children with Diabetes Features chat, recipes, nutrition, news, and general information about juvenile diabetes.
- Cherubs The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Advocacy, and Support. Provides support and information for the families and medical care providers of children born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH).
- Angelman Syndrome Personal story, general information, links and a message board to interact with medical and family members dealing with this genetic disorder.
- Leighs Disease Information about this neuro-metabolic disorder, including symptoms, prognosis, medical data, personal story and resources.
- Wolf-Hirschhorn (4P-) Syndrome Written by the parent of a child with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. Includes a personal page, genetic and general information, parent support groups and links to other resources.
- Gastroschisis Describes the management of antenatally diagnosed Gastroschisis.
- Overweight Children -- How to Help Your Child A practical guide to helping your child to lose weight and combat obesity.
- Tomatis Listening Method Auditory intervention for learning disabilities, autism, PDD, ADD, and other learning challenges.
- Meconium Aspiration Provides an overview, symptoms, and treatment for this condition.
- Febrile Convulsions Information and first aid advice for parents from the Westmead Children's Hospital.
- Group B Streptococcal Infections Learn about Group B streptococcus, a type of bacterium that causes life threatening infections in newborn babies.
- Fever: Essortment.com Advice about caring for a child who has a fever.
- Major Aspects of Growth in Children (MAGIC) An organization providing support and education regarding growth disorders in children and related adult disorders. Includes Growth Hormone Deficiency, Barth Syndrome, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Precocious Puberty, Russell-Silver Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, Thyroid Disorders Septo Optic Dysplasia, McCune-Albright Syndrome, and Rare Disorder/Hypophosphatasia.
- Gastroschisis: DrKoop.com Information regarding the cause, risks and treatment of this abdominal wall defect.
- CHARGE Syndrome Association Provides information about CHARGE syndrome, related disorders, therapies and outcome.
- What is Blount's Disease? An article from Page Wise Inc.
- Micro and Anopthalmic Children's Society (MACS) Provides support and information for parents and professionals, about the eye disorders Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia, Coloboma and related conditions.
- Common Problems in Pediatrics Articles about common childhood illnesses. For health professionals and consumers.
- Health-Doc.com:Diabetes Health report about the increase of children in North America diagnosed with type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Nutrition suggestions given.
- Recognizing Symptoms of Allergies in Infants An article from Page Wise Inc.
- Birth Marks Describes vascular anomalies, birthmarks, hemangiomas, and port wine stains, and their treatment.
- Children and Chronic Illness Treatment resources for children with chronic illness.
- Page Wise Inc Know what to look for when you bring your baby home from the hospital with an apnea monitor that detects bradychardia and apnea incidents.
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Provides information for parents of children with BPD. Includes using medication, emergency care, nutrition and prevention of complications.
- Neonatal Jaundice Basic information about jaundice in newborn infants, why it happens, how it's treated and links.
- Febrile Convulsion: RxMed Offers information for parents about causes, symptoms, treatment (first aid), prevention and risk factors.
- My Child Has Health and parenting issues are discussed regarding conditions and diseases.
- Hydronephrosis A very detailed and personal account from parents with a child with hydronephrosis.
- Non Verbal Kids A forum, bookshop and directory of related sites for parents of children with speaking disabilities and related diseases.
- Children's Health Articles by healthcare professionals on topics such as Bacterial Meningitis, bed-wetting, ear infections, communicating with teenagers.
- Pedbase Database of more than 550 pediatric diseases. A good introduction is given to many disorders.
- Birth Asphyxia Easily understood information for parents; what it is, what causes it, treatment and possible outcomes. Includes brief explanation of Ischemic-Hypoxic Encephalopathy.
- Nesidioblastosis Also known as Persistent Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia of Infancy (PHHI). Offers information including, diagnosis, characteristics, treatment, genetics and notes to parents.
- Triple X Syndrome Information and support for parents with daughters having 47,XXX, triple X or Trisomy X syndrome. Site contains scientific literature and contacts.
- Alopecia Kids Dedicated to providing support and information for kids with alopecia (hair loss) and their families. Includes separate areas for children, teens and parents.
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