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When brain tumours and treatment affect learning

Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.

Acne (acne vulgaris)

Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Discover the different types and causes of acne and how they can be treated.

Hemophilia: Recognizing bleeds

Teens living with hemophilia can learn why trusting their senses and speaking up is the best way to recognize bleeds

Imaging tests (X-rays) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Discover how X-rays are used to rule out conditions that may be similar to arthritis. X-rays are also used to monitor bone damage in arthritis.

Pinworms

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of pinworms.

Tests before, during and after cancer treatment

During cancer treatment, a patient will need many tests to determine if the treatment is working. Learn about the types of tests to expect before, during and after treatment, and why these tests are necessary.

Hemophilia: Diagnosing joint disease

Teens living with hemophilia can learn how doctors diagnose joint disease, a common complication of hemophilia.

Heat rash (miliaria)

Learn about heat rash and how to prevent and treat it.

Sirolimus

Cotrimoxazole

Blood counts and blood and marrow transplant

Learn why blood counts are important after your child's blood and marrow transplant.

Leukemia treatment and learning and memory

Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.

HIV and teens

Information on HIV for teens including how people get HIV, managing HIV, disclosure and transitioning to adult health care.

Potential complications of heart surgery

The risk of complications involved with surgical procedures to correct congenital heart disease is very low.

Foreskin problems

​Learn how to treat common foreskin problems and when to see a doctor. 

Kidney disease and diabetes

Kidney disease may occur later in life as a result of diabetes. Learn about diabetic nephropathy, diagnosis and treatment.

The glycemic index and diabetes

Find out what the glycemic index is and how it factors in to your child's diabetes management.

Inflammation and auto-inflammation

Inflammation is the body's protective response against infections and injuries. Auto-inflammation occurs when the body produces an inflammatory response against its own healthy tissues. Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammation and auto-inflammation.

Other vitamins and minerals

Discover the role and food sources of vitamins A, B, C, E and K and key minerals such as potassium and selenium.

Eye damage and diabetes

Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.

Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about some of the potential treatments for these conditions.

Reading nutrition fact tables and food labels

Leukemia and bone health

Learn how chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can damage bones.

Chemotherapy for brain tumours

Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.

What is the difference between IBD and IBS?

Find out how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are each diagnosed and treated.