Health Topic: Infants and Children Page - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
An index of health and safety topics that are specific to infants and children including childhood diseases, immunization, injuries, developmental disabilities, child abuse, birth defects and more.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Achondroplasia
Also available in: Spanish
Basic consumer health information about this, the most common of all growth defects. Discusses causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.... Details >
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation |
Cerebral Palsy Information
A general overview of cerebral palsy that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional information and link... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health |
Cerebral Palsy Risks and Pregnancy
This brochure describes the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's (NINDS) conduct and support of research aimed at preventing CP. Specifically, discovering ways to lower the risk ... Details >
National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Also available in: Spanish
This consumer information fact sheet discusses the birth defect oral-facial clefts and includes information about both forms of the disorder -- cleft lip/palate and isolated cleft palate.... Details >
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation |
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Questions and Answers
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm does not fully form, allowing organs to enter the chest cavity preventing lung growth. CDH strikes 1 in every 250... Details >
CHERUBS - The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Advocacy, and Support |
Down Syndrome Fact Sheet
Also available in: Spanish
This public health education information fact sheet provides general information about Down syndrome -- a combination of birth defects including mental retardation and characteristic facial features.... Details >
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health |
Down Syndrome Information for Parents and Professionals
There is information on this site for both professionals and consumers. Includes the history and a definition of Down syndrome, a discussion of the genetic factor, and links to resources for additiona... Details >
National Down Syndrome Society |
Joubert Syndrome Information Center
Online information center provides resources, articles and reports related to joubert syndrome. Feeding & oral motor, hearing, legal help, medical journal articles and therapy are addressed.... Details >
Joubert Syndrome Foundation, Inc |
Joubert Syndrome Resources
Links to federal agencies, support groups and other nonprofit websites that provide information and resources for joubert syndrome.... Details >
Joubert Syndrome Foundation, Inc |
