General Health

Videos in this Playlist

1. 11

   

   Leukemia: Treatment

   from Yahoo! Health

   2:05 | 587 views

   Paediatric oncology nurses, Sally Hageman and Julia O'Malley explain the symptoms of leukemia. They show us the treatment they give to two toddlers with acute lymphocyctic leukemia (A.L.L.).

2. 12

   

   Autism: Possible Causes

   from Yahoo! Health

   3:12 | 309 views

   Scientists have not yet agreed a definitive cause for the disorder but certain theories are gaining currency. We explore possible genetic causes, brain defects and the disputed statistical link to the MMR vaccination program.

3. 13

   

   Jaundice

   from Yahoo! Health

   2:08 | 641 views

   Paediatrician, Dr Marguerite Herschel explains to an emotional mom, whose baby has jaundice, what exactly jaundice is and what treatment doctors use to solve the problem.

4. 14

   

   Autism: What is it?

   from Yahoo! Health

   2:43 | 734 views

   "Autism spectrum disorder covers a range of behaviours and severity of deficits children might have. One mother outlines problems with communication, socialisation and repetitive behaviour.

5. 15

   

   Autism: Coping

   from Yahoo! Health

   2:48 | 223 views

   Learning your child has autism can be a devastating blow for any parent. One mother delivers an emotional and uplifting message about coping with her autistic son.

6. 16

   

   Meconium Aspiration

   from Yahoo! Health

   2:16 | 392 views

   Four-day-old Sebastian is in a neonatal intensive care unit suffering from meconium aspiration. Dr Nancy Wight explains how the condition could lead to pneumonia and high blood pressure if it is not treated with antibiotics.

7. 17

   

   Back to Sleep Campaign

   from Yahoo! Health

   2:10 | 260 views

   'Back to Sleep' is an American education campaign encouraging parents to put babies to sleep on their back rather than on their tummies. Neonatalogist Dr Nancy Wright explains how this reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

8. 18

   

   New Born Hearing Tests

   from Yahoo! Health

   2:06 | 457 views

   If a baby is born with a hearing defect, it could go undetected for many months. The Baby Channel witnessed a programme at a San Diego hospital that tests all newborn babies before their parents take them home.

9. 19

   

   Jaundice

   from Yahoo! Health

   2:38 | 288 views

   Jaundice is a common and normal condition, especially among breastfed babies. A Paediatrician shows you what symptoms to look out for and explains why it's necessary to check for the possibility of liver problems and anaemia.

10. 20

    

    Unwell Baby

    from Yahoo! Health

    1:50 | 251 views

    If your baby is suffering from a high temperature, diarrhoea or any other symptom, it is best to get it checked out by a doctor. Dr Ian Maconochie says that while it may not be serious it's better to be safe than sorry.