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      Tetralogy of Fallot

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      Read about Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition involving four congenital defects that occur when the heart does not develop normally.

      Behaviour changes and congenital heart disease

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      If your child has a heart condition, you may notice changes in their behaviour or that they display behavioural problems from time to time.

      Genetics and heart conditions

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      Learn about the role that genetics plays in many heart conditions that afflict children.

      Cyanosis (blue spells) in congenital heart disease

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      Blue spells occur when a child's lungs are not receiving enough blood to carry oxygen to the rest of the body. Find out what to do in case of a blue spell.

      Diagnosis of congenital heart disease

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      Learn about congenital heart disease in children. Congenital heart disease happens when parts of the heart do not form properly.

      Treatment of heart conditions

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      Learn about the treatment of heart conditions. Find out about the different types of heart treatment and the right questions you should ask the doctor about the treatment.

      Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD)

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      Learn about atrioventricular septal defects (AVSD) in children. This condition involves the lung overfilling with blood.

      Playing sports with congenital heart disease

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      Learn about safe levels of activity for adults with congenital heart disease. Activity generally has positive effects on the body and its organs.

      Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

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      Learn about open-heart, closed-heart, and minimally invasive heart surgery.

      22q11 deletion syndrome: Medical features

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      22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.

      Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

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      Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

      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.

      Hemophilia glossary

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      A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

      Types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

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      Symptoms of stress

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      I'm Tired of it! - COVID-19 Feelings and What You Can Do About Them

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      ​It's been a while since COVID-19 started, and that can bring up a lot of different feelings.
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.


      Chemotherapy for other tumour types

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      An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.

      Impact of pain

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      Impacts of chronic pain on children are discussed, including impact on mood, school, socializing, hobbies, sleep, and family.

      Other types of cancer

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      There are many types of cancer that can be diagnosed in children and teenagers. Learn about where to find information on different cancers and the types of questions you can ask your health-care team.

      Side effects of chemotherapy

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      The side effects from chemotherapy medications are not the same for everyone. Find out what the possible side effects of taking chemotherapy medications are and how they can be managed.

      Side effects of chemotherapy for brain tumours

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      An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.

      Scoliosis: Pros of having or not having surgery

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      Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.

      Activities that support CARD

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      This page contains a series of links to activities and games that support the different strategies of the CARD system.

      Teens Taking Charge: Letting go

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      This page gives an overview of how to help your teen with arthritis take control of their arthritis. It leads to pages on how to help your teen learn to manage own health care.

      Types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

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      Learn about the different types of medications that are available for the treatment of arthritis. These include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, corticosteroid joint injections, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, etc.

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