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Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in premature babies

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

Sensory development and suggestions for babies: The first 18 months

Read about the sensory systems, sensory development in the first 18 months of a baby’s life and how your baby may be influenced by sensation. Suggestions such as gentle rocking, skin to skin contact, swinging and movement input are provided.

Chemotherapy for other tumour types

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An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.

Chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours

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This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) is a genetic disease that affects the nerves that connect the spinal cord to the muscles and sensory receptors in the body, leading to muscle wasting, loss of sensation and challenges with balance and coordination.

Chiari malformation

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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.

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare but treatable condition that damages nerves throughout the body, leading to gradual weakness and/or loss of sensation.

Childhood and juvenile absence epilepsy

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Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Chemotherapy for brain tumours

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Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.

Common anti-epileptic drugs

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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.

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.

Nephrotic syndrome

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Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases in children. It presents as a group of symptoms, which occur together in the body and include the presence of protein (albumin) in the urine and edema (swelling).

Life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

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Learn about the challenges that parents/caregivers and families may experience when a baby is admitted to the NICU.

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.

An overview of the brain

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An in-depth overview of the brain and how it works. Read further to find out the different parts of the brain and what they do, how the brain is organized, and what the brain is made of.

Absence seizures

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Read about the symptoms and causes of absence seizures and how best to help your child when they have one.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Diagnostic criteria

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Learn about the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder.

Anaesthetic for brain tumour surgery

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An in-depth description of preparation, procedure, and side effects associated with a child receiving anaesthetic during treatment for a brain tumour.

Atonic seizures

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Read about the causes and symptoms of atonic seizures, or “drop attacks”, and how they are treated.

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.

Craniotomy

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A craniotomy is a surgery where part of the skull bone is removed temporarily to access the brain. Learn more about what will happen during the operation.

Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS)

Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) is caused by genetic mutations that cause problems with nerve-to-muscle communication leading to muscle weakness and fatigue.

Complications from brain tumour surgery

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An in-depth discussion of the potential complications that may arise in children who have recently undergone brain tumour surgery.

Complementary and alternative therapies for brain tumours

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Find out what complementary and alternative therapies mean and things to consider before trying a complementary or alternative therapy for your child.

Computerized tomography (CT scan) for brain tumours

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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.