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Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature babies

Learn about respiratory distress syndrome, a common condition in very premature babies.

Hemophilia and factor replacement therapy

Teens living with hemophilia learn how factor-replacement therapy works.

Surgical procedures for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Several types of surgical procedures may be used in the treatment of JIA or JIA-related conditions. These include joint injections, joint replacement surgery, jaw surgery, cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.

Hemophilia and inhibitors

Inhibitors are a type of immune complication that some people with hemophilia may develop. Learn more about inhibitors and how they are treated.

Thyroid abnormalities after brain tumour treatment

In-depth information concerning thyroid problems that may arise as a result of your child's brain tumour diagnosis and/or radiation therapy, and what can be done to manage them.

Surgical procedures and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Hemophilia management: A brief history

Information to help teens understand the history of managing hemophilia.

Special considerations for radiation therapy

There are many things that need to be considered when having radiation therapy. Find out some important things to think about during treatment as well as after radiation therapy is complete.

Craniopharyngiomas

Learn about craniopharyngiomas, including how they are diagnosed, treatments and long-term outcomes.

Hypopituitarism in children

Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.

Family support team for blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy

Learn how the family support team can help you cope during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.

Effects of brain tumours and treatment on growth in childhood

Find out how a brain tumour diagnosis and/or its treatment can impact your child’s growth and how the effects can be managed.

E-cigarettes and vaping

Learn about e-cigarettes, how they work and who is using them. Also find information about the health risks associated with vaping.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): Radiation therapy

Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Oral immune therapy for your hospitalized baby

Learn about the benefits of providing oral immune therapy to your hospitalized baby using expressed breast milk.

Gonadotropin (FSH, LH) deficiency

Gonadotropin deficiency can affect pubertal development in children. Learn more about gonadotropin deficiency, how it is diagnosed and treated.

Growth hormone (GH) deficiency

Growth hormone deficiency affects the growth of bones, muscles and other body tissue. Learn about how it is diagnosed and treated.

Hemophilia: Orthopaedic surgery

Teens living with hemophilia can learn how orthopaedics fix damaged joints and why it is often the last option.

Occupational therapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Occupational therapy can be beneficial for children and teenagers with JIA. Find out what an occupational therapist does and about common occupational therapy services, such as assistive devices and splints.

Traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

Learn about the benefits and limitations of the traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how it is started and how it is used at home.

Modified Atkins ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

Learn about the benefits and limitations of the modified Atkins ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how it is started and how to use it at home.

Information about vaping of nicotine

​Nicotine and cannabis are the two most common substances that can be 'vaped'. Learn about the health effects of vaping nicotine.

Natural health products and cancer treatment

Learn about possible interactions between cancer treatments and natural health products

Beginning growth hormone therapy: Answers to frequently asked questions

Find out what parents and caregivers should know before their child starts on GH therapy, including how to give the medication, how much growth to expect and how long your child will need it.

Bipolar disorder: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

Discover the different types of psychotherapy and lifestyle changes that can help a child or teen with bipolar disorder.