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.
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.
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.
Read how a functional MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.
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.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn how doctors diagnose joint disease, a common complication of hemophilia.
An MRI scan gives a clear picture of the inside of the body and can help diagnose cancer. Learn about how MRIs are done, what to expect during the scan and when you get your results.
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.
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.
Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.
This page describes what is involved in the diagnosis of rhabdoid tumours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a CT scan as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
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.
Learn about aortic atresia. With this condition, there is no opening from the left ventricle into the aorta.
A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.
