Oesophageal Transit Study Factsheet
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IntroductionAn Oesophageal Transit Study checks how well food and liquids move through the oesophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.The Oesophageal Transit Study checks for issues l...
Thyroid scan Factsheet
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IntroductionThe thyroid gland is located at the front of the throat and has two lobes on each side of the windpipe. It makes chemicals called hormones that manage your child's growth and energy levels...
Adjusting to daylight savings
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As daylight saving comes to an end, many parents may be concerned about how the time change will impact their child’s sleep. Dr Chris Seton, Paediatric and Adolescent Sleep Physician from The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, explains how you can help them make the switch.

CPVT (catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia) factsheet
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IntroductionCatecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a rare heart rhythm disorder that causes arrhythmias in the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. Arrhythmias are fas...
CT scan factsheet
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IntroductionComputerised tomography (CT) scans are used to see the inside of the body in detail.They are used to look at:bonesorgansmusclesblood vessels. ...
Dega osteotomy factsheet
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IntroductionSome children may have conditions that affect the hip joint.The hip joint is made up of:the femoral head – the round top of the thigh bonethe acetabulum – the cup-shared socket in the pelv...
Neurogenic bladder factsheet
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IntroductionNeurogenic bladder is a condition where a child cannot control their urine due to brain, spinal cord or nerve issues.The urinary system is made up of:the kidneys – the organs that filter w...
Developmental dysplasia of the hip factsheet
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IntroductionDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where a baby’s hip joint does not grow normallyThe hip joint is made up of:the femoral head – the round top of the thigh bonethe ace...
Neurogenic bowel factsheet
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IntroductionNeurogenic bowel is a condition where a child cannot control their poo and gas due to brain, spinal cord or nerve issues.The bowel is the lower part of the digestive system. It is made up ...
Eczema factsheet
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IntroductionEczema is a skin condition that causes itchy and inflamed patches on the skin. It is also called atopic dermatitis. Eczema can be common in babies and children. It can cause discomfor...