Information on HIV for teens including how people get HIV, managing HIV, disclosure and transitioning to adult health care.
Learn about the different ways you can help your child cope with the emotional and social impact of epilepsy more effectively.
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.
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.
Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.
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.
Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.
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.
Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when the kidneys are not working properly.
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.
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.
Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Find out how caring for a child with a serious illness can impact the relationship between parents and other family members, and how to support yourself when caring for others.
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.
An in-depth description of preparation, procedure, and side effects associated with a child receiving anaesthetic during treatment for a brain tumour.
Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.
Learn how to avoid contributing to your child's OCD symptoms and to use limits, consistency and praise to improve symptoms over time.
Find out the main factors contributing to OCD, its key features, and what you can do to help your child.
Discover how you can support your child to manage their somatic symptoms.
Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy treatment (CPT) is used to clear mucus from the airways. Learn about the benefits of CPT and the different techniques you can learn to help clear your baby’s airways.
Find out about the range of in-hospital and outpatient treatments that can help a child recover from anorexia nervosa.
While there is no quick fix or medication for VCD and EILO, most people improve with a care plan and support from their health-care team. Learn about ways to manage VCD and EILO.
