Prenatal, Infant, and Early Childhood Testing

A-Z Guide

Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism occurs around the world, but is fairly uncommon. It is twice as common in girls as in boys.... »
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Full-blown fetal alcohol syndrome occurs in one or two out of 1000 babies. Babies born to heavy drinkers have double... »
Glaucoma
Childhood glaucoma is a condition where pressure slowly builds up in the eye, eventually damaging the optic nerve and... »
Hernia (Inguinal hernia)
Hernias are one of the most common reasons for children to need surgery. Thankfully, the risks today are very low and... »
Herpes Simplex
Herpes simplex viruses are common viruses that can cause infections in many parts of the body, including the mouth,... »
HIV
HIV is a tragic illness that profoundly impacts everyone it touches. The one who is sick, loved ones, friends and... »
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell disease is caused by a genetic variation of hemoglobin, the molecule that carries oxygen in the red blood... »
Spina Bifida
Spina bifida refers to the failure of the spinal bones to close properly in the area of the sac. This also happens... »
Undescended Testicle
Undescended testicles can occur in any boy, but they are far more common among those who are born early. Sometimes they... »
Vesicoureteral Reflux
When parents hear that long-term, daily antibiotics might be recommended for their children with reflux just to prevent... »