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      Behavioural disorders: Signs and symptoms

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      Learn about the main symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.

      Depression: Overview

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      Depression is different from situational or short-term sadness. Learn about what causes depression, how common it is in children and teens, and what you can do to help your child.

      Genetics and heart conditions

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      Learn about the role that genetics plays in many heart conditions that afflict children.

      Hereditary spherocytosis: Genetics

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      Hereditary spherocytosis is a genetic condition. In most cases it is inherited from a parent. Learn how HS is inherited and what happens in a de novo mutation.

      Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)

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      Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

      22q11 deletion syndrome: Genetics

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      Learn about the genetic causes of 22q11 deletion syndrome, risk factors and confirming diagnosis.

      Binge eating disorder: Overview

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      Discover the main features and causes of binge eating disorder and who is most likely to be affected by it.

      What to expect at a genetics appointment

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      Discover why you or your child may have been referred for a genetics appointment and what to expect when you see a geneticist and/or a genetic counsellor.

      Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overview

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      Discover the causes and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and teens.

      Behavioural disorders: Overview

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      Discover the causes of behavioural disorders and when to seek help about a child's behaviour.

      Anorexia nervosa: Overview

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      Find out how anorexia nervosa can occur and who is most likely to be affected by it.

      What is genetics?

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      Learn about genetics and how genetics contribute to health and disease.

      What causes cancer?

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      Heart conditions: Overview

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      Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

      Genetics of epilepsy

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      Find out how genetics play a part in many types of epilepsy.

      Thalassemia

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      An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this blood disorder caused by a defect in the gene that controls the production of hemoglobin.

      Turner syndrome

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      An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome. 

      Genetics

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      Genetics can play an important role in your family's health. Learn more about genetics; genetic counselling, screening, and diagnosis; different genetic conditions; and how genetics relate to understanding and managing overall health.

      Types of heart conditions

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      Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.

      Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

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      Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) is a syndrome in athletes of any gender and ability caused by consistently not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of their daily physical activity and training. RED-S is not an eating disorder but can put your child at risk for developing an eating disorder.

      Bipolar disorder: Overview

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      Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.

      Bulimia nervosa: Overview

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      Learn about the main features and causes of bulimia nervosa.

      Friedreich ataxia (FRDA)

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      Learn about the genetic neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich ataxia (FRDA).

      Binge eating disorder (BED)

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      Learn about binge eating disorder, including the signs and symptoms, the causes and who is most likely to be affected by it.

      Brain tumours: An overview

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      An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.

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