Read how a functional MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a MRI as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. fMRI and MRA are also discussed.
Discover how an MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.
This page describes the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of arthritis.
Magnetic resonance enterography is used to take detailed images of the small intestine. Learn what to expect before, during and after the test.
Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.
An MRI may be used to assess spines with scoliosis. Find out more about MRI procedures as well as when and why they are used.
Read about the complications, risks, and potential benefits of a hemispherectomy. Hemispherectomy is often used for intractable seizures.
Learn what happens during an MRI so you and your child know what to expect.
Learn about imaging tests such as X-ray, MRI and CT scans. These tests provide pictures of the inside of your child's body.
Resective epilepsy surgery is the surgical removal of a part of the brain. Read about the risks and benefits of resective surgery and possible complications.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn how doctors diagnose joint disease, a common complication of hemophilia.
A craniotomy is a surgery where part of the skull bone is removed temporarily to access the brain. Learn more about what will happen during the operation.
Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and X-rays are needed.
Learn about strokes occurring in newborns. Stroke is caused by a blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Stroke occurs as frequently in newborns as in the elderly, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated.
Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife) uses very precise beams of radiation to treat certain diseases of the brain. Learn about what to expect before, during and after your child’s procedure.
Discover how imaging tests, such as X-rays, MRIs and ultrasounds, are used to rule out conditions that may be similar to arthritis and diagnose JIA.
Cavernous malformations are a group of abnormal blood vessels that contain pockets filled with slow moving blood. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how they are diagnosed, and the different treatment options.
Learn about what your child should expect when preparing for scoliosis surgery, including a pre-surgery teaching session, X-rays, clinical photos, blood work and other imaging tests.
Plexiform neurofibromas (PNs) are types of tumours that grow along nerves, most commonly occurring in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and long-term outcomes.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment which involves surgery to insert electrodes into a specific target in the brain. It is used to treat movement disorders and some types of epilepsy. Learn more about the surgery, how DBS works and how to care for your child after surgery.
An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.
An overview of the many different health-care professionals that are involved in the care of a child with a brain tumour.
