Find out how a brain tumour diagnosis and/or its treatment can impact your child’s growth and how the effects can be managed.
Growth hormone deficiency affects the growth of bones, muscles and other body tissue. Learn about how it is diagnosed and treated.
Find out what parents and caregivers should know before their child starts on GH therapy, including how to give the medication, how much growth to expect and how long your child will need it.
An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of growth problems in children.
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.
Complications of JIA include flares, growth problems, joint contractures, muscle weakness, muscle loss, osteoporosis, and eye problems. Learn more about these complications and how they can be managed.
Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.
Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.
After scoliosis surgery, clinic visits are required to ensure proper healing and growth. Learn about the frequency of these visits and what to expect.
Find out what it's like for a child with diabetes to adjust to different challenges of managing the condition at different ages and stages.
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.
Subungual exostosis of the toes is a bony growth that occurs most often at the end of the big toe under the toenail. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated.
Learn about the important role of nutrition. A heart condition can make it hard for kids to get the nutrition they need and may result in failure to thrive.
Sever's disease is a common condition causing heel pain that occurs because of overuse or repetitive stress activities. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated.
Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder caused by hormonal imbalance. Learn about the effects of PCOS as well as possible treatment options.
Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.
Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.
X-ray images are the most common tool used to assess scoliosis. Find out how X-rays provide images for tracking the growth and development of scoliosis.
Read about factors to consider when deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery. These factors include age, growth, and the degree of the Cobb curve.
Proper care and cleaning of the spinal brace (orthosis) and your child’s skin are necessary to prevent the growth of bacteria and skin breakdown. Learn how to care for a spinal brace.
Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn more about the condition, including signs, symptoms and causes. Also find information about treatment of intestinal failure and support for children and families.
Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.
Discover the different types of surgery that can help lengthen or straighten a limb.
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