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Poison ivy

Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

Social and emotional development in toddlers and preschool-age children

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As a toddler, and during pre-school age, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Social and emotional development in school-age children

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During the school-age years, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Getting help when your child is in hospital

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Coping with your child's illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.

Winter holiday safety

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The holiday season is a great time for children, but it can also lead to injuries. Read these simple tips to keep kids safe during the holidays.

Social and emotional effects of having leukemia

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Learn how surviving leukemia can affect a child as they grow up.

Nutrition: How a balanced diet can help you when a child is in hospital

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Caring for an ill child is stressful. Learn some helpful tips about healthy eating on the go.

Types of cancer in young people

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The types of cancer that children and teenagers get are often different from the types that older adults get. Learn about some of the more common types of cancer in young people.

Coarctation of the aorta

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Learn about coarctation of the aorta, a condition that involves a narrowing of the major artery leading from the heart to the body, affecting blood pressure. Find out how this condition can impact your life now and in the future.

Ingrown toenail

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An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. Learn what causes this condition and how it can be treated.

Preventing developmental dysplasia of the hip

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While DDH cannot always be prevented, there are hip healthy practices that may reduce the risk of developing DDH. Read about the practices and equipment that may help.

Ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.

Balloon angioplasty

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Balloon angioplasty, also known as balloon dilation, is used to expand narrowed blood vessels. Read more about angioplasty.

Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract

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Read about various types of congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

The health-care team: Who will be taking care of your child on the day of surgery?

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When your child comes to the hospital for surgery, you will meet many different members of the health-care team. Learn about the role each of these people play in your child’s care.

Gliomas

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Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.

Mercaptopurine: Disintegrating Sterimax brand tablets in an oral syringe

Learn the steps for disintegrating mercaptopurine (6-MP) tablets in an oral syringe.

Baby Hip Clinic

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Learn about the SickKids interprofessional outpatient clinic for newborn babies to assist in the diagnosis and non-operative treatment of DDH.

Balloon atrial septostomy

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Balloon atrial septostomy is a procedure to expand an atrial septal defect and improve oxygenation of the blood. It is often performed for infants with certain types of congenital heart disease (CHD) such as transposition of the great arteries.

Vaginoscopy

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Vaginoscopy is an examination of the vagina using a tiny tube and camera. Learn about when vaginoscopy is used and what to expect during the procedure.

Pancreatitis

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Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available

Epilepsy surgery: Temporal resection

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Temporal resection is the surgical removal of part of the temporal lobe. Read about the risks and benefits of temporal resection and possible complications.

Astrocytomas

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Astrocytomas are a type of glioma. Learn what causes them, what the grade of astrocytoma means and where they can appear.

Stress MIBI: Testing your child's heart

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A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.

Heart catheterization: Getting ready for the procedure

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Heart catheterization is a test that is done to see how well blood is moving through the heart. Read how to prepare your child for heart catheterization.