A cerebral angiogram uses X-ray imaging and contrast dye to create a map of the blood vessels in the brain. Learn more about how it is performed.
Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.
This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.
A Chiari malformation is when the lower part of the brain sits too low in your child's neck. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and surgical treatment.
An elbow flexion contracture can happen as a result of a brachial plexus injury at birth. Find out what causes this contracture and what the different treatment options are.
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.
Read about common anti-epileptic drugs. Each AED has a generic name and one or more brand names. The generic name is the chemical name for the drug.
Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when the kidneys are not working properly.
Learn about the different ways you can help your child cope with the emotional and social impact of epilepsy more effectively.
Learn which COVID-19 vaccines are available in Canada, and find information on vaccine development, and safety and effectiveness in children.
Read about the many different types of low-grade gliomas, including cerebellar, optic, brainstem, hemispheric, thalamic, and spinal cord.
Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.
Read about various anti-epileptic drug therapies available for your child.
Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and therapy for muscular dystrophy, a group of inherited diseases that are characterized by weak muscles that get weaker with age.
Find advice to help you with the extremely difficult task of helping your child cope and adjust to a brain tumour diagnosis.
Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.
Information on HIV for teens including how people get HIV, managing HIV, disclosure and transitioning to adult health care.
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.
Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.
Read about why poor appetite and weight loss may occur during brain tumour treatment and what you can do to help your child.
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.
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is rare in people with epilepsy. However, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and how to prevent it in your child.
Learn how a SPECT scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.
