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      Cystic fibrosis: Physical activity and exercise

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      Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve lung function.

      G6PD deficiency

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      G6PD deficiency can cause red blood cells to breakdown, leading to a lower-than-normal number of healthy red blood cells. Learn about the problems G6PD deficiency can cause and what medicines and foods to avoid in G6PD deficiency.

      Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Treating health complications

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      Learn how the complications of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) are treated.

      22q11 deletion syndrome: Genetics

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      Learn about the genetic causes of 22q11 deletion syndrome, risk factors and confirming diagnosis.

      Genetics of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

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      Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) occurs because of a mutation to the NF1 gene. About half of cases are spontaneous mutations, while the other half are inherited from a parent to a child.

      Medical care for your child with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

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      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.

      22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS)

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      22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, how it's diagnosed and treated.

      Genetic testing: Microarray

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      A microarray is a genetic test that can detect small missing or extra pieces of chromosomes. It can help identify the underlying cause of your child’s medical condition.

      Hereditary spherocytosis: Genetics

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      Hereditary spherocytosis is a genetic condition. In most cases it is inherited from a parent. Learn how HS is inherited and what happens in a de novo mutation.

      Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Resources

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      A list of websites with in-depth information on neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) in children.

      Neuroinflammatory disorders

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      Neuroinflammatory disorders are conditions in which inflammation affects the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves).

      Chronic graft-versus-host disease

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      Parents can learn about chronic graft-versus-host disease, a possible late effect that occurs after a child's blood and marrow transplant.

      Child life specialists for blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy

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      Learn how child life specialists can help during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.

      Bone marrow and the immune system

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      Parents can learn about bone marrow and the immune system, as they prepare for their child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT)/cellular therapy (CT).

      Caring for your child at home after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn about your child's care at home, after a blood and marrow transplant.

      Children with immune deficiencies and blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.

      Deciding about a blood and marrow transplant

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      Deciding about a blood and marrow transplant (BMT) is a difficult decision to make. Parents can learn some tips that may help.

      Parenting your child with a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn tips on how you can cope, after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

      Returning to school after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn how to help your child transition back to school, after a blood and marrow transplant.

      How the iCanCope with Sickle Cell Pain program works

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      This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and their caregivers. It is designed to help teens learn how to better manage and live with sickle cell pain.

      Medicines and side effects of a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn about the medicines your child may take during a blood and marrow transplant.

      Medical and surgical teams for blood and marrow transplants

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      Learn about the members of your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT) medical and surgical teams.

      Nausea and vomiting after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn how you can help your child deal with nausea and vomiting, after a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

      How to help your teen cope with sickle cell pain

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      Find suggestions to help your teen manage their sickle cell pain using positive coping behaviours.

      How the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub is organized

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      Learn about the different sections and topics in the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub and what to expect from each one.

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