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Supplementation for breastfeeding babies

Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding.

What causes seizures?

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Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.

Vein of Galen malformation

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A vein of Galen malformation can affect the brain, heart and other organs in the body. Learn what a vein of Galen malformation is, the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available.

Traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

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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.

131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy: Acting as a family caregiver in the hospital

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Learn about your roles and responsibilities as a family caregiver, what you should bring and the radiation safety guidelines for when your child is receiving 131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy.

131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy: Caring for your child at home

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Learn how to care for your child at home after they have received 131I-MIBG therapy, including follow-up care and when to seek medical attention.

Vitamin D

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Discover the role of vitamin D in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Zinc

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Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

About leukemia

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Leukemia is the general term for cancer of the blood. This resource centre will focus on the two most common forms of childhood leukemias: ALL and AML.

Sport-related concussion

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Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

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Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

Tethered cord

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Tethered cord occurs when the spinal cord gets stuck to the bottom of the spinal column and is stretched. Learn about how tethered cord is treated.

What to expect on the day of epilepsy surgery

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Read about what a child will experience in the hours leading up to their epilepsy surgery.

Types of ketogenic diet therapies for epilepsy

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Learn about the four different ketogenic diet therapies for childhood epilepsy, which may be tried when medication has failed to control seizures and surgery is not an option.

Ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.

Types of seizures

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Find out how seizures are classified, or grouped together and how they may impact a child.

Understanding your child's epilepsy diagnosis

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Find out how epilepsy is diagnosed and what questions to ask to make sure you understand the diagnosis.

Treatment of rhabdoid tumours

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This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.

Types of epilepsy

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Read about the types of epilepsy and the suggested treatments.

Helping your child cope with epilepsy

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Learn about the different ways you can help your child cope with the emotional and social impact of epilepsy more effectively.

Optic neuritis

Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve in the eye. It can occur in one eye or both eyes at the same time. Learn about the signs and symptoms of optic neuritis and what to expect.

Medications for epilepsy

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Read about various anti-epileptic drug therapies available for your child.

Managing and monitoring anti-epileptic drugs

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Find out how to help your child manage their AEDs.

Other diagnostic procedures for brain tumours

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An in-depth description of other diagnostic procedures, such as blood tests and x-rays, which are involved in the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.

Physiotherapy after neurosurgery

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Detailed information on the importance of physiotherapy and exercise to the rehabilitation process after neurosurgery.