- 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.
www.alopeciakids.org
- Angelman Syndrome - Personal story, general information, links and a message board to interact with medical and family members dealing with this genetic disorder.
www.angelinfo.org
- Arkansas Children's Hospital - Describes sleep disorders treated at their hospital, including conditions that may lead to SIDS.
www.archildrens.org/medserv/learn/sleepdis.htm
- Birth Asphyxia - Easily understood information for parents; what it is, what causes it, treatment and possible outcomes. Includes brief explanation of Ischemic-Hypoxic Encephalopathy.
www2.medsch.wisc.edu/childrenshosp/sicknewborn/t-asphyxia.html
- Birth Marks - Describes vascular anomalies, birthmarks, hemangiomas, and port wine stains, and their treatment.
www.birthmarks.org
- Bladder Disorders in Children at Seek Wellness - Offers information about various incontinence conditions in children and possible treatments from by expert, Diane Newman.
www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/bladder_disorders_in_children.htm
- CHARGE Syndrome Association - Provides information about CHARGE syndrome, related disorders, therapies and outcome.
www.chargesyndrome.org
- 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).
www.cherubs-cdh.org
- Children and Chronic Illness - Treatment resources for children with chronic illness.
www.athealth.com/Consumer/newsletter/FPN_4_5.html
- Children's Health - Articles by healthcare professionals on topics such as Bacterial Meningitis, bed-wetting, ear infections, communicating with teenagers.
healthlink.mcw.edu/content/topic/Children's_Health
- Common Problems in Pediatrics - Articles about common childhood illnesses. For health professionals and consumers.
www.vh.org/VCH/CommonProblems/CommonProblems.html
- Febrile Convulsions - Information and first aid advice for parents from the Westmead Children's Hospital.
www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/febrilej.htm
- Fetal (Foetal) Alcohol Syndrome - Features information and support for parents and health professionals.
www.acbr.com/fas/index.htm
- Gastroschisis - Describes the management of antenatally diagnosed Gastroschisis.
www.wcox.com.au/gastrosc.htm
- Group B Streptococcal Infections - Learn about Group B streptococcus, a type of bacterium that causes life threatening infections in newborn babies.
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/groupbstrep_g.htm
- 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.
health-doc.com/Diabetes-children.html
- Hydronephrosis - A very detailed and personal account from parents with a child with hydronephrosis.
members.tripod.com/~rocky70/index.html
- Leighs Disease - Information about this neuro-metabolic disorder, including symptoms, prognosis, medical data, personal story and resources.
www.leighs-disease.com
- 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.
www.magicfoundation.org
- Meconium Aspiration - Provides an overview, symptoms, and treatment for this condition.
thirdage.adam.com/ency/article/001596.htm
- 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.
www.macs.org.uk
- My Child Has - Health and parenting issues are discussed regarding conditions and diseases.
www.MyChildHas.com
- Neonatal Jaundice - Basic information about jaundice in newborn infants, why it happens, how it's treated and links.
www.californiawebsites.com/neo/index.html
- Non Verbal Kids - A forum, bookshop and directory of related sites for parents of children with speaking disabilities and related diseases.
www.nonverbalkids.com
- Overweight Children -- How to Help Your Child - A practical guide to helping your child to lose weight and combat obesity.
www.northernsites.com/Overweight_Children
- Pedbase - Database of more than 550 pediatric diseases. A good introduction is given to many disorders.
www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/index.htm
- Pediatric Eczema - Information and advice about this skin condition for parents, from the Children's Hospital of Iowa.
www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/Peds/CQQA/eczema.html
- RXmed: Febrile Convulsion - Offers information for parents about causes, symptoms, treatment (first aid), prevention and risk factors.
www.rxmed.com/rxmed/b.main/b1.illness/b1.1.illnesses/convulsion,%20febrile.htm
- Tobacco Use by Children - Report from the World Health Organiziation.
www.who.int/inf-fs/en/fact197.html
- Tomatis Listening Method - Auditory intervention for learning disabilities, autism, PDD, ADD, and other learning challenges.
www.listeninglearning.com
- 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.
www.triplo-x.org
- 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.
members.aol.com/lbent503/whs/index.htm
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