An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Wilson disease is a genetic disorder that allows copper to build up in the body. Learn about how it is diagnosed and treated.
Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
Amenorrhea is the prolonged absence of a menstrual period. Learn about amenorrhea, possible causes and how it can be treated.
An overview of immunization for children who have not been fully immunized according to the standard schedule.
Vaginoscopy is an examination of the vagina using a tiny tube and camera. Learn about when vaginoscopy is used and what to expect during the procedure.
Learn what is involved while preparing for your child's autologous transplant.
Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.
Learn how to use a capsule shredder with a dissolve-and-dose device to prepare capsule medications.
Learn about IgA vasculitis (previously known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura), a condition that can cause inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, joints, kidneys and bowel.
Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Parents can learn how mucositis is prevented and treated after a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
There are many ways to classify or categorize pain. Learn what these are and the factors that affect how much pain your child might feel.
Learn about the 3P approach to pain management, which is a combination of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medications) strategies.
Learn about the medicines your child may take during a blood and marrow transplant.
Learn about the members of your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT) medical and surgical teams.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a treatment which involves surgery to insert electrodes into a specific target in the brain. It is used to treat movement disorders and some types of epilepsy. Learn more about the surgery, how DBS works and how to care for your child after surgery.
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.
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.
Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) is caused by genetic mutations that cause problems with nerve-to-muscle communication leading to muscle weakness and fatigue.
An in-depth discussion of the potential complications that may arise in children who have recently undergone brain tumour surgery.
Find out what complementary and alternative therapies mean and things to consider before trying a complementary or alternative therapy for your child.
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.
Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.
