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Bone mineral densitometry

Bone mineral densitometry is a low energy X-ray that measures the level of minerals in your child’s bones. Learn about how this test is done.

Bone health in premature babies

Very premature babies are at risk for metabolic bone disease, a condition that affects their bone health and increases the risk of fractures.

Bone health after an allogeneic blood and marrow transplant

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Learn how your child can keep their bones strong after a blood and bone marrow transplant.

Osteoporosis in children: Overview

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Learn about osteoporosis and how it can be diagnosed and treated.

Bones: How they grow and support the body

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Learn what bones are made of, how they grow and why it is important to keep them healthy.

Osteoporosis after brain tumour treatment

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Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.

Leukemia and bone health

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Learn how chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can damage bones.

Bone marrow transplant

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A bone marrow transplant may be a treatment for some types of cancer. Read about what to expect before, during and after a bone marrow transplant.

Bone scan and bone density and JIA

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A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests you may need for JIA diagnosis. Learn what you can expect during each of these tests.

Bone cancer (sarcoma)

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Bone cancer, or sarcoma, is a type of cancer that starts in a bone. Learn about bone cells, bone tumours and diagnosis and treatment of bone cancer.

Tests before, during and after cancer treatment

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During cancer treatment, a patient will need many tests to determine if the treatment is working. Learn about the types of tests to expect before, during and after treatment, and why these tests are necessary.

Bone scan and bone density and JIA

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A bone scan and a bone density test are two types of tests your child may need to diagnose JIA. Learn what you and your child can expect during each of these tests.

Zoledronate (zoledronic acid)

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Your child needs to take a medicine called zoledronate. This information sheet explains what zoledronate 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.

Bone marrow tests and cancer diagnosis

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Bone marrow tests allow the doctor to look at the cells in your bone marrow to make a diagnosis. Read more about bone marrow, how bone marrow tests are done and what to expect after the test.

Bone marrow aspirate and biopsy

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Learn how a bone marrow aspirate and bone marrow biopsy are performed.

Bone scan and cancer diagnosis

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A bone scan shows changes in your bones. Learn how this scan is done, what to expect during a bone scan and when you will get your results.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): bone marrow transplant

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Learn why a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia may need a bone marrow transplant.

Bone biopsy using image guidance

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Learn what a bone biopsy is and how it is done using image guidance.

Osteoporosis: Managing bone pain

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Bone pain is one of the most challenging aspects of osteoporosis. Learn about the different ways that bone pain can be treated.

Pamidronate

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Your child needs to take the medicine called pamidronate. This information sheet explains what pamidronate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Celiac disease

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May is Celiac Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how gluten affects people with celiac disease.

Intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP)

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Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.

Acute myeloid leukemia: bone marrow transplant

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Learn which children with acute myeloid leukemia are recommended for a bone marrow transplant (BMT).

Osteomyelitis

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Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of osteomyelitis.

Bone ablation using image guidance

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Learn what bone ablation is and how it is done using image guidance.