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What is Developmental Hip Dysplasia? Developmental hip dysplasia or DDH is actually a spectrum of disorders that can affect the growth and maturation of a baby’s hip joints. The hip is a ball and socket joint, with the ball at the top of the thigh bone and the socket at the side of the pelvis. […]

The Children’s e-Hospital has adapted and developed assessment tools to evaluate how patients respond to treatement. The data from these assessment forms will help customise the treatment that your child receives and also to help in the evolution of new treatment strategies. Please click on the appropriate link below to complete the assessment form for […]

Converting from a standard formula to a Cow’s Milk Allergy formula can be difficult. Click on the link below to read some tips on how to change over and what to expect in that process Starting on CMPA formula

If a previously fit and well child presents with sudden onset of tics, OCD, urinary frequency or difficulty swallowing you should consider a diagnosis of PANDAS and PANS alongside your normal differentials. We would recommend the following investigations to be done at presentation: FBC, U+E, LFT, CRP, ASOT, Anti-Dnase B, Mycoplasma titres, Total IgE, Vitamin […]

What is Salbutamol? Salbutamol is a common drug that is used to treat asthma. It is a drug that helps relax the airways therefore allowing patients with asthma to breathe more easily. Salbutamol is commonly administered with an inhaler (also known as a metered dose inhaler) usually using a spacer. Salbutamol comes in a variety […]

Prednisolone is a medicine that is classified as a steroid and that is commonly used in children to help treat conditions such as asthma and nephrotic syndrome. It is also used in other conditions such as adrenal gland failure and neurological problems. Other types of steroids, eg dexamethasone can be used in conditions such as […]