Ependymomas are a type of brain tumour. Discover what causes ependymomas, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
Learn about steroid treatment for brain tumours, including why your child may need this treatment and the possible side effects.
Important information on the physical and sensory effects that your child may experience following brain tumour treatment.
Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes swelling of the blood vessels and can affect the heart. Learn more about Kawasaki disease including its cause, diagnosis and treatment.
Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.
Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment. Learn about the different types of chemotherapy medications, how your health-care team decides which types to use, and the role of corticosteroids in cancer treatment.
Learn how your child can keep their bones strong after a blood and bone marrow transplant.
Learn why children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk for becoming overweight.
Learn how to prevent and manage your child's weight gain, after a transplant.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
Learn about helping those with congenital heart disease have a healthy body image. Read about issues that may arise, such as embarrassment over scars.
Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve in the eye. It can occur in one eye or both eyes at the same time. Learn about the signs and symptoms of optic neuritis and what to expect.
Young people with arthritis are at risk of eye inflammation, called iritis. This page describes the use of eye drops and other medications to control eye inflammation. It also explains the importance of having regular eye checks if you have arthritis.
Learn how chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can damage bones.
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) are a type of malignant brain tumour. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook for DIPG.
Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.
Find out about the two most common types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Symptoms and causes differ for each.
Your child needs to take dexamethasone. This information sheet explains what this medicine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine for a short time.
Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It presents as a group of symptoms, which occur together in the body and include the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine and edema (swelling).
In some cases, corticosteroids can be given as joint injections in the treatment of JIA. Find out about safety considerations and potential side effects of these injections.
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