Learn how to treat and prevent nosebleeds in children.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn how to watch out for nose bleeds and blood in the urine.
Information for parents about bleeding, a possible complication which may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Teens living with hemophilia can find out what happens during a bleed. Learn about the symptoms of a bleed.
Learn about rivaroxaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Your child needs to take the medicine called tinzaparin. This information sheet explains what tinzaparin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called warfarin. This information sheet explains what warfarin does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called enoxaparin. This information sheet explains what enoxaparin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called desmopressin. This information sheet explains what desmopressin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about dabigatran, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Learn about apixaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Health games and videos for kids.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
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An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
Read about the various health-care team members who care for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.
Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.
