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Learn about Precision Child Health, including how it can help to better predict, prevent, diagnose and treat disease.
Learn about the various health specialties and medications that have established pharmacogenetic (PGx) guidelines to help inform medication prescribing and treatment decisions for your child.
Learn about the most common anxiety medications for children and teens.
Parents and caregivers play an important role in making sure their children receive honest and accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn about signs and symptoms of mumps and how to manage it in your child.
Every day, parents and caregivers make choices about what products to buy for their children. Learn what to look for to keep your kids safe and to prevent injuries from consumer products.
Learn about pharmacogenetics (PGx) testing is performed, which genes are currently tested and how the results of PGx testing can help inform your child's health-care team.
Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.
Discover the role of calcium in the body and how to get enough.
Find out what arthritis medications can do, what the doctor needs to consider before prescribing medication, how the dose is determined and why it is important to take arthritis medication regularly and as prescribed.
It is possible for children to experience side effects when on anti-epileptic drugs. These can include physical symptoms, like dizziness, and changes in mood.
Flexible flatfeet is a common condition that represents a normal foot type and does not typically need treatment. Learn more about this condition and how to manage it.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a curable bacterial disease spread from person to person through the air. Learn more about TB in children, including its causes, signs and symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
The internet is a useful resource to find information on cancer and treatments, but there is also a lot of misinformation. Find out tips to help you know where to go for reliable info and to help you think critically.
A list of suggested online resources to provide information and to help parents and caregivers cope during COVID-19.
Electromyography (EMG) tests how well muscles and nerves work together. Learn about what to expect during an EMG test and how to best prepare your child.
Learn about tetanus, a life-threatening infection. Updated immunizations in children and adults can prevent tetanus.
Self-esteem is how we feel about our abilities and strengths, including our ability to overcome challenges.
A G, GJ or combination G/GJ tube may be a permanent way to feed some children. For others, it is temporary and may be removed in the future. Learn how to make the decision to permanently remove your child’s feeding tube.
Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.
Learn how to remove the feeding tube at home, if appropriate, and care for your child's tract after the permanent feeding tube removal.
Learn how to prevent sensitivity or irritation around your child's stoma, and what to do if irritation does occur.
Your child needs to wear a cervical collar for various reasons. Find out why they might need one and how to properly care for your child and their collar.
Learn about apixaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
