Children

Button Battery Ingestion: Hidden Danger for Children

Button battery ingestion is a growing health concern, especially among children. These small, coin-shaped batteries—also called disc batteries—are found in various household electronics, including watches, calculators, toys, and hearing...

Omphalocele: Causes, Treatment & Support

Omphalocele is an inborn disorder in which a defect in your child's central abdominal wall causes protrusion of the abdominal contents or organs outside...

Zellweger Syndrome: Shedding Light on the Rare Genetic Disorder

What is Zellweger Syndrome? Zellweger syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that disrupts cellular function and usually appears soon after birth. Named after Dr. Hans...

Congenital Syphilis: Diagnoses, Symptoms, Treatment

Syphilis results from infection with Treponema Pallidum. Congenital Syphilis (CS) occurs when the Treponema bacterium is transmitted from the mother to the fetus (unborn...

Pierre Robin Syndrome: Understanding the Condition

Pierre Robin Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder, manifests with facial and mouth deformities that impede breathing. It can occur independently or alongside syndromes like...

Pompe Disease: Understanding Symptoms & Treatments

What is Pompe Disease? Pompe disease, also referred to as Glycogen Storage Disease Type II (GSDII), is a rare genetic disorder characterized by muscle wasting...