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Consent

Consent is the choice to allow or not allow something to happen, such as treatment. Find out more about consent, who gives it and how it is given.

Hemophilia and alcohol

Teens living with hemophilia can learn about alcohol and how to drink responsibly.

Negative coping when you are under stress

Negative coping includes the use of alcohol, drugs, overeating and other risky or aggressive behaviours to cope with stress or anxiety. Find out what you can do to avoid these behaviours or seek support for negative coping.

Sickle cell disease research

Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving your consent to participate.

Feeding studies

Learn about feeding studies, which find out what your child can drink and eat safely. The feeding study is an X-ray video of what happens from when food enters your child's mouth until after your child swallows.

Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.

Urticaria pigmentosa

Urticaria pigmentosa is a harmless condition that produces red-brown spots or bumps on the skin. Learn how it is caused, diagnosed and treated.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You and your child may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

Cancer research and your teenager

Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

Sleep studies: Having a polysomnogram

Sleep studies assess what is disrupting your child's sleep. Find out how to prepare your child, what to bring and what to expect during a sleep study.

Staying active during and after cancer treatment

Being active can help you feel better both physically and mentally and improve overall health. Learn how you can stay active during cancer treatment and after.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Nerve conduction studies

Nerve conduction studies are used to try to find out what might be wrong with muscles or nerves. Learn about what is involved in nerve conduction studies.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Positive airway pressure (PAP): CPAP and BPAP

Learn about positive airway pressure (CPAP and BPAP) and how it can be used to help your child while they sleep.

About blood and marrow transplant research

Learn about research and clinical trials related to your child's blood and marrow transplant.

Future health for children with congenital heart defects

How to effectively ensure that a child with a heart condition will have the best future possible. A healthy diet and avoiding risky behavior are discussed.

Contraception (birth control)

Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.

The glycemic index and diabetes

Find out what the glycemic index is and how it factors in to your child's diabetes management.

Hemophilia, tattoos and piercings

Teens living with hemophilia can learn what to look out for when considering a tattoo or piercings.

Sickle cell disease research

Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving consent for your child to participate.

Café-au-lait macules (CALMs)

Café-au-lait macules are flat marks on the skin. Find out how CALMs are diagnosed, how they affect the body and how they are treated.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

High-potassium diet