Conditions We Treat

When Your Child Has Cancer: Questions to Ask the Doctor

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents are entitled to a clear explanation about anything related to the condition. Here are some important questions you may consider asking your child's doctor.

White Cell Disorders

Williams Syndrome

Children born with Williams Syndrome have many symptoms, including unique facial features, issues with their heart or blood vessels (cardiovascular), and cognitive or developmental delays.

Wilms' Tumor

This Helping Hand™ covers Wilms' tumor, a cancerous tumor of the kidney. It is thought to be caused by abnormal genes. The tumor may occur at any age, but it is most common in children 1 to 5 years of age.

Wrist and Hand Sprains

A sprain of the wrist and hand is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments which connect the bones together and provide stability. A wrist/hand sprain may occur from a direct blow to the area, falling on an outstretched hand, or an abrupt twist or hyperextension.

X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia in Children

X-linked agammaglobulinemia is a rare genetic disease that causes a weakened immune system. It mainly affects boys.

X-linked Dominant: Incontinentia Pigmenti

Detailed information on x-linked dominant inheritance.

X-linked Inheritance: Red-Green Color Blindness, Hemophilia

Detailed information on x-linked recessive inheritance

Your Child's Asthma: Peak Flow Meters, Oximeters, and Spirometers

These 3 types of tools are used to measure how well your child's asthma is under control.

Your High-Risk Baby and Expressing Milk

The benefits of breastmilk are even higher for babies who are born high-risk. Read on for helpful information on breast pumps, methods for expressing milk, freezing extra breastmilk, and more.

Your Nutrition and Breastfeeding

People who are breastfeeding should eat a well-balanced, varied diet and drink enough liquids. Read on for more details.

Zika Virus

This Helping Hand™ covers Zika, a disease caused by the Zika Virus. A person becomes infected by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito or by having unprotected sex with an infected person. Symptoms can include fever, rash and joint pain.