Health Library

Herpangina in Children

Herpangina is a very common illness in children. It causes small blisterlike bumps or sores (ulcers) in the mouth.

High-Risk Newborn Blood Disorders

Detailed information on blood disorders that place a newborn at higher risk and require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional

HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy

A mother with HIV can pass the virus to her baby during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding.

Holter Monitoring for Children

Holter monitoring is a way to continuously check the electrical activity of the heart. Your child will wear a small device called a Holter monitor for at least 24 to 48 hours. The device constantly checks your child's heart during this time.

Home Care for Children with Sickle Cell Disease

Although a child who has sickle cell disease should be under a health care provider's care, parents can do many things at home to reduce symptoms and maintain the child's health.

Home Page - Burns

Detailed information on burns, including anatomy, classification, treatment, and prevention

Home Page - Cardiovascular Disorders

Detailed information on cardiovascular diseases in children

Home Page - Care of the Terminally Ill Child

Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child

Home Page - Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Detailed information on child and adolescent mental health disorders

Home Page - Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings

Detailed information on the common poisonings and injuries of children

Home Page - Craniofacial Anomalies

Detailed information on craniofacial anomalies, including Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Craniosynostosis, Deformational Plagiocephaly, Hemifacial Microsomia, Vascular Malformations, and Hemangiomas

Home Page - Dermatology and Children

Detailed information on dermatology and children