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      Hypocalcaemia: Post-surgical monitoring

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      Hypocalcaemia can sometimes develop after surgery to the thyroid gland. Learn about hypocalcaemia, why it can happen after thyroid surgery and the symptoms parents should look for.

      Vincristine

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called vincristine. This information sheet explains what vincristine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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      Your child needs to take medicine called sodium polystyrene sulfonate. This information sheet explains what sodium polystyrene sulfonate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have while taking it.

      Topiramate

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      Your child needs to be given a medicine called topiramate. This information sheet explains what topiramate does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take topiramate.

      Quinidine

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called quinidine. This information sheet explains what quinidine does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called spironolactone + hydrochlorothiazide. This information sheet explains what spironolactone + hydrochlorothiazide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take t

      Getting through the teen years and cancer

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      Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.

      Vindesine

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called vindesine. This information sheet explains what vindesine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Getting through the teen years

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      This page contains information to help parents cope with their increasingly independent teen.

      Arthritis associations

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      This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations in Canada.

      Cancer programs and resources

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      Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.

      Body image, self-esteem and cancer

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      Learn about how your teenager's body image and self-esteem can be affected by cancer and treatment and the resources available to help them cope with any issues.

      Coping with a diagnosis of congenital heart defects

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      Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.

      Congenital heart conditions: After heart surgery

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      Read about post-surgery recovery. How long a child spends recovering depends on the severity of the condition he's being treated for, among other factors.

      Closure device insertion

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      Holes in the heart or blood vessels can sometimes be closed with a small device that is put in using heart catheterization. Learn about this procedure.

      Common arterial trunk

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      Learn about common arterial trunk, a defect in which a single great artery comes out of the ventricles instead of the usual pulmonary artery and aorta.

      Body image for children with heart disease

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      Learn about helping those with congenital heart disease have a healthy body image. Read about issues that may arise, such as embarrassment over scars.

      Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD)

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      Cleidocranial dysplasia is a genetic disorder that affects the development of bones and teeth. Learn what to expect with a diagnosis of CCD.

      Genome-wide sequencing: Whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing

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      Genome-wide sequencing refers to two genetic tests, whole exome sequencing and whole genome sequencing, that allow health-care providers to look broadly at your child’s DNA.

      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.

      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.

      Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Treating health complications

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

      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.

      Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Resources

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

      The glycemic index and diabetes

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      Find out what the glycemic index is and how it factors in to your child's diabetes management.

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