Stroke is caused by a blockage of blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Read about arterial ischemic strokes (AIS) which are blood clots in an artery of the brain.
Learn about strokes occurring in newborns. Stroke is caused by a blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Stroke occurs as frequently in newborns as in the elderly, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated.
Stroke is caused a by blockage of blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Read about cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) which is a blood clot in a vein.
Learn about other complications that can occur as a result of diabetes including neuropathy, foot problems, heart disease and stroke.
Fat is an essential part of your child or teen’s diet. Learn why, and how to make sure your child is getting enough of the right kind of fat.
Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.
Most children have at least some pain after an operation, which is called post-operative pain. Learn about relieving a child's post-operative pain at home.
This page give advice on how to relieve a child's pain at home.
An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of this sudden partial facial paralysis.
Children who require heart transplants have complicated medical issues. Learn how physiotherapy can help your child before and after a heart transplant.
In addition to anemia and pain, some people with sickle cell disease can have other less common complications. Learn about some of the complications that can happen because of sickle cell disease.
Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.
An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.
Learn about how Botox therapy can be used to treat spasticity in your child.
Books and websites with information about heart conditions in children.
Learn what an angioplasty is and how it is done using image guidance.
Learn what angiography is and how it is done using image guidance.
Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.
CPR is a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation).
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) can participate in physical activity as long as they have more frequent rest periods and increased hydration. Academically, most children with SCD will perform as well as their peers.
Learn what is involved in performing home hemodialysis and how it can benefit your child.
Information about symptoms, causes and treatment of heat rash.
Learn tips on making the healthiest choices when eating out.