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When brain tumours and treatment affect learning

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

Acne (acne vulgaris)

Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Discover the different types and causes of acne and how they can be treated.

Imaging tests (X-rays) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Discover how X-rays are used to rule out conditions that may be similar to arthritis. X-rays are also used to monitor bone damage in arthritis.

Hemophilia: Recognizing bleeds

Teens living with hemophilia can learn why trusting their senses and speaking up is the best way to recognize bleeds

Hemophilia: Diagnosing joint disease

Teens living with hemophilia can learn how doctors diagnose joint disease, a common complication of hemophilia.

Pinworms

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of pinworms.

Tests before, during and after cancer treatment

During cancer treatment, a patient will need many tests to determine if the treatment is working. Learn about the types of tests to expect before, during and after treatment, and why these tests are necessary.

Sirolimus

Potential complications of heart surgery

The risk of complications involved with surgical procedures to correct congenital heart disease is very low.

The glycemic index and diabetes

Find out what the glycemic index is and how it factors in to your child's diabetes management.

HIV and teens

Information on HIV for teens including how people get HIV, managing HIV, disclosure and transitioning to adult health care.

Blood counts and blood and marrow transplant

Learn why blood counts are important after your child's blood and marrow transplant.

Cotrimoxazole

Heat rash (miliaria)

Learn about heat rash and how to prevent and treat it.

Chemotherapy for brain tumours

Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.

Foreskin problems

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

Chronic lung disease of prematurity

Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.

Leukemia treatment and learning and memory

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

Kidney disease and diabetes

Kidney disease may occur later in life as a result of diabetes. Learn about diabetic nephropathy, diagnosis and treatment.

Hepatitis A

Learn the signs and symptoms of hepatitis A and how a doctor will help your child if they have hepatitis A and how it can be prevented.

Other vitamins and minerals

Discover the role and food sources of vitamins A, B, C, E and K and key minerals such as potassium and selenium.

Other diagnostic procedures for brain tumours

An in-depth description of other diagnostic procedures, such as blood tests and x-rays, which are involved in the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.

Eye damage and diabetes

Over time, diabetes can cause eye damage. Learn about the various eye conditions that can occur and how they may be treated.

Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about some of the potential treatments for these conditions.

Bone marrow and the immune system

Parents can learn about bone marrow and the immune system, as they prepare for their child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT)/cellular therapy (CT).