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Behavioural and learning issues

Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.

Information about cannabis for recreational use

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Learn about cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed or pot) and find out about the short- and long-term effects of using it recreationally.

Potential late effects of acute myeloid leukemia treatment

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Learn about long-term and late effects from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment.

Potential late effects of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment

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Learn about long-term and late effects from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment.

Intellectual development and children with heart disease

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Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.

Childhood and juvenile absence epilepsy

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Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Teens, parents, surgeons... who's thinking what?

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There are a number of concerns that arise around scoliosis. Find out how these different concerns rank among the patients, their families and their surgeons.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

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September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

Anxiety: Treatment with medications

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Learn about the most common anxiety medications for children and teens.

Alcohol

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Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.

Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS)

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Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder caused by hormonal imbalance. Learn about the effects of PCOS as well as possible treatment options.

Complications and side effects of brain tumour procedures

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An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.

ADHD: Treatment with medications

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Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview

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Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.

Mitral valve prolapse

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Learn about mitral valve prolapses in children, which is a very benign condition and as such is often considered by cardiologists to be a "non-condition."

Transplant: Impact on family finances

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Learn what you can do to try and minimize the impact of your child's chronic health issues on your family finances.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How it affects your child's life

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Discover how OCD can impact a child's family, school life, and social life trajectory.

The effect of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on a child's health

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This page describes the common symptoms of arthritis in young people, and how they can affect regular activities. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and from day-to-day.

Consequences of pain

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Read about the long-term consequences of pain on a child, the importance of a child's pain management. A discussion of pain myths is included.

Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

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Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

Cannabis: How to talk with your teen

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Learn about how to have an informed conversation with your teen about cannabis.

Clinical trials and your child

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Here are some things to think about if you have been invited to enroll your child in a clinical trial.

Rasmussen syndrome

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Find out the causes and symptoms of Rasmussen syndrome and how this form of epilepsy is treated.

Neuropsychological assessment before epilepsy surgery

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Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.

Fever and neutropenia during cancer treatment

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An overview on fever and a side effect of chemotherapy, called neutropenia. Learn how this side effect will be managed.