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      Poor weight gain in infants and young children

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      Read about poor weight gain, which is when a child does not grow or gain weight as expected. Learn about the causes and management of poor weight gain in infants and young children.

      Lead poisoning

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      An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.

      Research and clinical trials: An overview

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      Learn about the different kinds of health research and how research leads to better health care.

      Poison: First aid

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      Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.

      Pharmacist

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      Pharmacists are trained health professionals who are medication experts. Learn about the role they play in the health-care team.

      Routine health care for your baby

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      Growth in the first year

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      Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.

      Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

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      Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.

      Nursing team

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      Learn about the nursing teams involved in all aspects of your child's care.

      Helping your child cope with epilepsy

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      Learn about the different ways you can help your child cope with the emotional and social impact of epilepsy more effectively.

      Epilepsy and behaviour

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      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.

      Low-grade gliomas

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      Read about the many different types of low-grade gliomas, including cerebellar, optic, brainstem, hemispheric, thalamic, and spinal cord.

      Epilepsy and travel

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      Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.

      Elbow flexion contracture related to brachial plexus birth injury

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      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.

      Hydrocephalus

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      Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.

      Helping a child cope with a brain tumour

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      Find advice to help you with the extremely difficult task of helping your child cope and adjust to a brain tumour diagnosis.

      Epilepsy and sports

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      Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.

      IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura)

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      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.

      Pharmacogenetic testing: NUDT15

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      Learn about NUDT15, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.

      Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Evaluate your options

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      Step 3 of the Bright IDEAS system is to evaluate the options you listed in the previous step. Learn how to evaluate and rank your options to help you choose the best solution for your situation.

      Sickle cell disease and communication: Keeping it positive

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      While it may not be possible to completely eliminate negative communication with your teen, you can create balance by increasing positive communication. Discover five tips for more positive communication with your teen.

      Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Going through Steps 1 to 5

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      If you have completed the five steps of the Bright IDEAS system and are not satisfied with the result, you might need to go back and try Steps 1 to 5 again. Read through the case study for an example of what this can look like.

      Sickle cell disease: Complementary and alternative medicines

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      Learn about complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease and what to do before trying a natural health product.

      Parenting your child with a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn tips on how you can cope, after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

      Sickle cell disease and problem solving: See if the solution worked

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      Step 5 of the Bright IDEAS system for problem solving is to see how your plan worked and if you are satisfied with the solution. Learn how to rate your solution and what the next steps are based on your rating.

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