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      Shock wave lithotripsy

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      Shock wave lithotripsy is a treatment to break down kidney stones. Find out how to prepare for the treatment and how to care for your child afterwards.

      Bleeding: First aid

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      An overview of the first aid treatment of bleeding and the prevention of shock.

      Using your first tampon

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      Learn how to insert and remove a tampon, and how to recognize toxic shock syndrome.

      Types of epilepsy

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      Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.

      Myoclonic seizures

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      Read about causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.

      Foot and ankle: How to buy good running shoes for your child

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      Find out what makes a good running shoe and how to find the right fit for your child.

      Absence seizures

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      Read about the symptoms and causes of absence seizures and how best to help your child when they have one.

      Impact of cancer

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      ​Learn about the different ways cancer will impact you and your teenager, and how other parents have coped when their child is diagnosed.

      Encephalopathies and progressive epilepsy syndromes

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      Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.

      Atonic seizures

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      Read about the causes and symptoms of atonic seizures, or “drop attacks”, and how they are treated.

      How will cancer affect me now?

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      Many teenagers who are diagnosed with cancer will want to know how their cancer will affect them now. Learn about the types of feelings you may have, what might change in your life and where you can find support.

      Epilepsy monitoring unit: Testing with video EEG

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      Find out what happens when your child is admitted for a video EEG in the epilepsy monitoring unit.

      Footwear and orthotics for JIA

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      Coping with emotions when your child has cancer

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      Learn strategies to help you cope with your emotions while taking care of your child with cancer.

      Grief and bereavement

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      Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports. 

      Foot and ankle: Footwear and orthotics for JIA

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      Proper footwear is important when you have arthritis. Learn how orthotic inserts and splints can help to relieve pain from JIA.

      Myoclonus

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      Learn about myoclonus, a movement disorder that can affect children.

      Electroencephalogram (EEG) before epilepsy surgery

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      Find out what happens during an electroencephalogram before epilepsy surgery.

      The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on parents

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      Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.

      Dilated cardiomyopathy

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      Learn about dilated cardiomyopathy, a stretching of the heart muscle that usually results in the heart being unable to pump effectively.

      Effects of brain tumours and treatment on the adrenal glands

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      Read about the potential impact of a brain tumour diagnosis or its treatment on the function of the adrenal glands and how this can affect your child.

      How to support your child after a dog bite

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      When a child experiences a dog bite it can impact them and their families. Find out what to expect after a dog bite and how to support your child.

      Esophageal atresia or tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) repair: How to help your child with eating

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      Find out how to help your child with swallowing food after EA/TEF repair.

      Cyanosis (blue spells) in congenital heart disease

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      Blue spells occur when a child's lungs are not receiving enough blood to carry oxygen to the rest of the body. Find out what to do in case of a blue spell.

      Helping families cope following a traumatic injury

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      ​Find out how you can manage your own health while caring for your family after your child experiences a traumatic injury. 

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