Detailed information on respiratory disorders in children

Germ cells form as a baby grows in the womb. The cells usually form the eggs (ova) in females and the sperm in males. Germ cell tumors are made up of these underdeveloped cells. The tumors may be cancer (malignant) or not cancer (benign).

Detailed information on limiting protein in your child's diet, when your child has kidney failure.

Read on for detailed information to help your child limit or avoid high-potassium foods.

Detailed information on the different types of polycystic kidney disease.

Detailed information on controlling phosphorus in your child's diet.

A child with prune belly syndrome often can't fully empty their bladder. This can cause serious bladder, ureter, and kidney problems.

Phimosis and paraphimosis are problems with the foreskin of the penis. Phimosis is when a foreskin can’t be pulled down (retracted) from the tip of the penis. Paraphimosis is when the foreskin is retracted but can’t move back up.

A cancer diagnosis is shocking and overwhelming. Learn some practical things that you can do to cope during this time.

A detailed look at how cystic fibrosis is diagnosed.