Health Library

Ulcerative Colitis in Children

Detailed information about ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Ultrafast CT Scan for Children

An ultrafast computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to look at your child’s heart. It gives the healthcare provider many details about your child’s heart that other imaging tests can’t.

Understanding Informed Consent

You will be asked to sign an informed consent form. It states in detail that you understand the risks and benefits of your child's surgery.

Understanding Words for a Child's Skin Condition

A helpful look at some of the terms a healthcare provider may use to describe your child's skin condition.

Understanding Your Child's Lymphatic System

Detailed information on the lymphatic system.

Undescended Testes in Children

Undescended testes is when one or both of the male testes have not passed down into the scrotal sac. This is a condition seen in some newborn baby boys.

Uniparental Disomy: Prader-Willi Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome

Detailed information on uniparental disomy.

Upper Respiratory Disorders

Detailed information on the most common types of upper respiratory infections, including common cold, influenza, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and sinusitis

Ureterocele and Ureteral Duplication in Children

A ureterocele is when part of a ureter right near the bladder becomes larger and bulges. This happens because the ureter's opening into the bladder is too small and blocks urine flow.

Urinary Incontinence (Enuresis) in Children

When wetting happens in a child who is old enough to control their bladder, it’s known as enuresis. Here's what you need to know.

Urinary Tract and Kidney Infections in Pregnancy

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common health complication of pregnancy. Untreated, a UTI can cause serious problems in pregnancy.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is inflammation of part of the system that takes urine out of the body. It's caused by bacteria.