An article discussing amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, which includes symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatments and prevention.
Link Added: 31/10/02
The definition of anemia, low hemoglobin, is discussed in this article, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and prevention. (This is a US site. Terms and practices may differ in Australia.)
Link Added: 31/10/02
A Vicnet Community Site. Link Added: 11/05/00
CanteenCanTeen, The Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer, is a national support organisation for young people (aged 12-24) living with cancer; this includes Patients, Siblings and Offspring.
Link Added: 23/09/03
Read an article discussing a study of children that shows celiac disease more common among children than originally thought.
Link Added: 15/07/03
The Centre for Adolescent Health aims to improve the health and well-being of young people from 10 - 24 years of age.
Link Added: 23/09/03
The online resource for the latest news on parenting, child and youth health.
Link Added: 23/09/03
Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Study Inc. (COVVHS)
COVVHS has ten members who are either veterans, partners of veterans or children of veterans who have no allegiance to any body and have undertaken this effort at their own expense entirely, for the greater good of the veteran community.
There are many Vietnam veterans’ with sons and daughters who have a wide range of illnesses, both physical and psychological and psychiatric.
The Government is aware that there SEEMS to be a problem with our children’s’ health. Without YOUR support we will not achieve an accurate result to this scientific study which will be of worldwide significance!
Members of COVVHS have been silently working to gain federal approval for an in depth scientific study into the chronic ill health facing many of our children. These illnesses in many cases are having a detrimental effect on their quality of life.
The government has agreed to a feasibility study in the first instance to ascertain whether it is feasible to actually undertake such a study. This is ALWAYS the first step of any scientific study.
We would appreciate you communicating with as many veterans as you are able to, to let them know what is happening. When the next phase of the study is commenced it will be very important that the general veteran community is agreeable to this study and that we can gain the full support of all our sons and daughters.
From anecdotal evidence there are in excess of 100,000 children of Vietnam Veterans in Australia. Some time ago DVA advertised nationally in regard to the Sons and Daughters project (VVCS) and got back only 400 (approx) replies.
It is my understanding that the two major Vietnam Veterans organisations have less than 7000 members combined; this leaves about 80% either only in their unit organisations or members of no organisation.
COVVHS is compiling an e-mail list to keep as many Vietnam Veterans and their families informed through the web site of the progress of the ‘Consultative forum’ and the ‘Scientific Advisory Committee’.
A My Connected Community Site. Link Added: 30/03/05
This website has been developed to provide a comprehensive children's health resource for schools and other settings.
Link Added: 23/09/03
How you should clean an uncircumcised penis is discussed in this question and answer format.
Link Added: 29/08/02
Alan Greene, M.D., provides thorough answers to pediatric questions. Topics include bed-wetting, ear infections, eating/nutrition, potty training, and sleeping.
Link Added: 13/06/02
Read an article about inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Learn the many causes of this common childhood illness. (This is a US site. Terms and practices may differ in Australia.)
Link Added: 06/03/03
Find all the natural remedies to head lice infestations
Link Added: 19/09/06
This site has been developed to provide parents, grandparents, schools, local government and children with simple and practical information on the prevention of injuries to children.
Link Added: 23/09/03
Keeping your child healthy is a big job! Read all about common childhood aches, pains, and illnesses, plus how to take care of your child's body from teeth to toes. An award-winning, multimedia site produced by the non-profit Nemours Foundation in the United States.
Link Added: 23/09/03
Kids In Motion provides gymnastics based personal training for developing children, offering support, mentoring and health advice.
Link Added: 03/08/05
Kuekids Australia provides information and links to support networks especially for Australian parents of children with uncontrolled epilepsy.
Link Added: 15/06/01
Offers education to people about an advanced treatment of clinically severe obesity using the Lap Band Surgery.
Link Added: 15/12/04
Occupational Therapy for children
Link Added: 13/06/07
Link Added: 10/05/00
RCH Expo
A conference exploring the latest research evidence of good practice in education, health and welfare to support better outcomes for all young people. The RCH Expo 2005 brings together keynote presentations, interactive workshops and information booths in one central location.
School, health and community based teams are encouraged to attend.
Link Added: 06/01/05
The Royal Children’s Hospital is a specialist paediatric hospital and provides a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and adolescents.
Link Added: 23/09/03
Information for parents on congential talipes equinovarus (aka club foot)
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