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      Foreskin problems

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      ​Learn how to treat common foreskin problems and when to see a doctor. 

      Phimosis and paraphimosis

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      Learn about tightness of the foreskin, or phimosis, and how it is treated.

      Newborn circumcision

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      Learn what to consider and expect when deciding on a routine newborn circumcision, as well as how to take care of your newborn child after they are circumcised.

      Hypospadias

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      Hypospadias is a congenital condition affecting the urinary opening of the penis. Learn about hypospadias and how it can be managed.

      Scoliosis surgery in boys

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      Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.

      Puberty in boys

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      Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in boys and how to talk to your son about puberty.

      Puberty and fertility in boys after diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours

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      Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.

      Other late effects of leukemia

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      Learn potential issues that can result from treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

      Albinism and genetics

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      Albinism is a genetic condition that causes a person to have no, or very little, pigment in the eyes and sometimes in the skin and hair also. Albinism is passed from parent to child because of a genetic mutation.

      Enthesitis-related JIA

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      Juvenile enthesitis-related arthritis includes swelling and pain where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. It affects more boys than girls.

      Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC): Instructions for children with male anatomy

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      Clean intermittent catheterization is a technique for children who need to use a catheter to empty their bladder. Read these step-by-step instructions for children with male anatomy.

      Pre-teen

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      As your child enters the pre-teen years, they have more opportunities to express their independence. Find out how to support their mental health, prepare for puberty and handle influences from the media.

      Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview

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      Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.

      Anorectal malformation

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      Learn what treatment is available if your child is diagnosed with anorectal malformation.

      Ocular albinism

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      Ocular albinism (OA) is a genetic condition that affects the pigment in the eyes. It causes poor eyesight. OA does not affect the pigment in the skin or the hair.

      Leukemia treatment and learning and memory

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      Learn how treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can cause neurocognitive changes in your child, such as learning difficulties.

      Teen

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      The teen years can be challenging for your child, and for you. Learn how you can guide your teenager to follow nutrition guidelines, develop good sleep habits, manage their mental health and make safe lifestyle decisions.

      Distal hypospadias

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      Learn about distal hypospadias and how it is managed.

      Domperidone

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called domperidone. This information sheet explains what domperidone does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Metoclopramide

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called metoclopramide. This information sheet explains what metoclopramide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of JIA in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of symptoms. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.

      Potential late effects of acute myeloid leukemia treatment

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      Learn about long-term and late effects from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment.

      When brain tumours and treatment affect learning

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      Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.

      Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA)

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      Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is an autoinflammatory disease that causes swelling in the joints. Discover quick facts about sJIA, including its symptoms.

      Thalidomide

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called thalidomide. This information sheet explains what thalidomide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

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