The CARD system provides groups of strategies that can be used before and during vaccination to make the experience a more positive one for your patients.
Learn about Precision Child Health, including how it can help to better predict, prevent, diagnose and treat disease.
You may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.
You and your child may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.
Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.
Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.
Find out how cancer research works, what clinical trials are and what role you play in research.
Learn about the transition to adult health care for teenagers with heart conditions.
Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.
Read about some of the complications that can arise after having scoliosis surgery. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
Computed tomography (CT) scans use a series of x-rays to create a layered image of the spine. Find out how this technique is used for scoliosis patients.
Find tips for safe and tasty outdoor meals during the summer months to prepare for your next barbecue or picnic.
Information to help teens understand the history of managing hemophilia.
Palliative care includes reducing the physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering that is associated with serious illness. Learn about the role palliative care providers can have in your child’s care.
A respiratory therapist (RT) is a health professional specially trained to help patients with breathing disorders. An RT will help care for your child after heart surgery.
Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.
Learn about the different kinds of health research and how research leads to better health care.
Children and teens are often interested in being included in discussions about their health care. Talk to them open and honestly about their condition.
Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider for your family.
Learn about services available for patients and families to assist with finances during your child's leukemia treatment.
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Learn about research and clinical trials related to your child's blood and marrow transplant.
