Did you know drowning can occur in as little as 20 seconds? Learn how to keep children safe in or around water.
A duplicated small (pinky) finger (postaxial polydactyly) is the presence of an extra small finger. Learn more about the diagnosis of a duplicated small finger.
An in-depth description of other diagnostic procedures, such as blood tests and x-rays, which are involved in the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.
Learn the steps for disintegrating mercaptopurine (6-MP) tablets in an oral syringe.
Learn about positive airway pressure (CPAP and BPAP) and how it can be used to help your child while they sleep.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem that affects the digestive system. Learn how changes to your child’s diet and/or lifestyle may help manage IBS.
Learn how to prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses while cooling down in pools, fountains and water parks.
Learn how to identify and help someone who is drowning.
Learn what to pack in your child's medical travel bag when you and your child leave the home.
Learn about how newborns and infants are safely transported from a community hospital or nursing station to a hospital that can provide the necessary expertise to care for sick premature or term babies.
Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.
May is Celiac Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how gluten affects people with celiac disease.
Use this quick reference guide to help you decide between home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or in-hospital dialysis.
The Ottawa personal decision guide is a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.
Learn what happens during a pulmonary function test and how it is used to check how well your child's lungs are working.
A MUGA scan is a radioactive imaging technique that allows doctors to see the flow of blood through the heart. Learn how to prepare a child for a MUGA scan.
Being sick can impact your child's blood sugar levels. Find tips on how to manage diabetes on sick days.
Computed tomography (CT) scans use a series of x-rays to create a layered image of the spine. Find out how this technique is used for scoliosis patients.
The Ottawa personal decision guide can be a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.
Learn how people with diabetes measure their blood sugar levels and why it is important to do so.
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) can be worse in cold, dry weather or when your child is hot and sweaty. Find out how you can help your child.
Learn about the types and causes of skin warts, how to prevent warts and what common treatments are used.
Find information about molluscum contagiosum, a common skin infection that looks like small, raised, flesh-coloured bumps.
