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Infantile spasms

Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.

Spina bifida

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June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.

Spinal muscular atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and muscle atrophy (shrinking), and can affect a child’s ability to speak, walk, and breathe.

Shunt revisions

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Learn about the signs and symptoms that would indicate your child's shunt is not working properly. Also learn how shunt problems are diagnosed and treated.

Self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS)

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Read about the symptoms of self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS) as well as treatments and long-term outlook.

Sport-related concussion

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

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Signs and symptoms of seizures

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Read about the signs and symptoms of different types of seizures.

Side effects and drug interactions from anti-epileptic drugs

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It is possible for children to experience side effects when on anti-epileptic drugs. These can include physical symptoms, like dizziness, and changes in mood.

Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan before epilepsy surgery

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Learn how a SPECT scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.

Speech and language therapy for mutism after brain tumour surgery

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Find in-depth information on the speech and language problems that can occur as a result of brain tumour treatment, and the ways that speech and language therapy can help.

Epilepsy resources and support

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A detailed list of epilepsy organizations, research and books. A wide range of topics is covered, including guides for families and the ketogenic diet.

Puberty and fertility in boys after diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours

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Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.

Medulloblastomas

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Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Plexiform neurofibroma in children with neurofibromatosis type 1

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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.

Radiation for brain tumours

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Radiation therapy may be used to help treat a brain tumour. Learn how radiation therapy works and what you need to know before your child begins treatment.

Rasmussen syndrome

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Find out the causes and symptoms of Rasmussen syndrome and how this form of epilepsy is treated.

Potential side effects from radiation for brain tumours

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An in-depth discussion of the possible side effects of radiation for children with brain tumours.

Poor appetite and weight loss during brain tumour treatment

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Read about why poor appetite and weight loss may occur during brain tumour treatment and what you can do to help your child.

Secondary cancer after a brain tumour

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Read about the occurrence of secondary cancer after brain tumour treatment in your child. Find out what the risk factors are, how it will be screened and what can be done.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and treatment

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Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when the kidneys are not working properly.

Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in premature babies

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Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.

Brain aneurysm

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An aneurysm is a bulging or ballooning area in a part of a blood vessel that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an aneurysm is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)

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An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a complex tangle of abnormal blood vessels that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an AVM is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.

Brachial plexus birth injury

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Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.

Back in the classroom after brain tumour treatment

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Detailed information on the steps required to re-introduce your child back into the classroom after brain tumour treatment.