An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this blood disorder caused by a defect in the gene that controls the production of hemoglobin.
There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.
Learn about the symptoms of Parvovirus B19 infection in children, which is also called fifth disease or erythema infectiosum.
Parents can find out if their child is a candidate for a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Your child needs to take the medicine called lamotrigine. This information sheet explains what lamotrigine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.
Your child needs to take the medicine called busulfan. This information sheet explains what busulfan does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called ferrous fumarate. This information sheet explains what ferrous fumarate does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
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This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
Health games and videos for kids.
In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.
An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
Read about the various health-care team members who care for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel show us different ways to manage our worries. How do you like to manage your worries?Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
Dr. Cheddar video chats with Dr. Ronald Cohn (Dr. Ronni), president and CEO of SickKids. Dr. Ronni helps answer viewer questions about the COVID-19 virus.
This hub offers information and tools to help teens understand what to expect before, during and after kidney transplant surgery.
