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Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria (germs) that can spread from person to person. When not treated correctly, TB can be fatal.

A ventricular septal defect is a hole between the two lower heart chambers (ventricles). This is a heart defect a person is born with (congenital). It can lead to heart failure.

An AV canal defect is a large hole in the center of the heart. This heart defect can usually be treated with surgery.

An echocardiogram is an imaging test that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to create pictures of the heart. Learn why your child might need one.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by germs (bacteria) that can spread from person to person through the air. Here is information about TB, how it's treated, and ways to help prevent its spread.

Many parents and children find that an insulin pump helps improve blood sugar management. Learn how it works, what the risks and benefits are, and more.

Learn how to work with the doctor, nurse, diabetes educator, and others to help manage your child's diabetes.

Most children need pain management in the hospital. Your child's health care provider will assess your child's pain and prescribe pain medicine as needed. You can alert the health care team if you notice any signs of pain or discomfort in your child.

Lymph nodes can swell due to illness or infection. They can also swell for unknown reasons. In most cases, swollen lymph nodes (also called swollen glands) aren't a serious problem. They usually return to their original size with no treatment or when the illness or infection has passed.