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      Hemophilia and alcohol

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn about alcohol and how to drink responsibly.

      Alcohol

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      Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.

      Iron deficiency anemia from excessive milk intake

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      Milk is part of a healthy diet. But too much milk can lead to low levels of iron in the blood and some children can lose protein from the gut.

      Lifestyle choices and hemophilia

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn tips on how to balance lifestyle choices while managing their health.

      Small (pinky) finger duplication (postaxial polydactyly): Treatment

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      Treatment of a duplicated small (pinky) finger (postaxial polydactyly) may involve surgical removal. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.

      Drinking and drugs during cancer treatment

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      Learn facts about what happens to your body when you take drugs or drink alcohol, and how they can impact your health both on and off treatment.

      Thumb duplication (preaxial polydactyly): Treatment

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      Treatment of a duplicated thumb may involve surgery depending on the structure and function of your child’s hand. Learn about the surgery and how to care for your child after the procedure.

      Hepatitis A

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      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.

      Alcohol, cannabis and celiac disease: What you need to know

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      Learn the effects that alcohol and cannabis can have on your body and what you need to know about using these substances when you have celiac disease.

      Nasal polypectomy: Removing nasal polyps

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      Nasal polyps are growths in the nose that impair breathing. Learn about nasal polypectomy, the surgical removal of nasal polyps and recovery after surgery.

      Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

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      Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.

      Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

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      ​September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

      Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for scoliosis

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      An MRI may be used to assess spines with scoliosis. Find out more about MRI procedures as well as when and why they are used.

      Choanal atresia: Unilateral

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      In unilateral choanal atresia only one side of the nasal passage is blocked by bone or soft tissue. Learn what happens during surgery and how to take care of your child at home.

      Liver biopsy using image guidance

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      Learn what a liver biopsy is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.

      Port

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      A port provides a comfortable, convenient way to receive medications such as chemotherapy, IV nutrition and fluids, and from which to have blood samples taken. Learn about this procedure.

      Influenza (flu): An overview

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      This year, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot. Learn about the flu shot and COVID-19, symptoms of flu and flu prevention.

      Lead poisoning

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      An overview of the symptoms, causes, treatment options and prevention of lead poisoning.

      Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS)

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      Invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) is a serious infection that occurs when bacteria called group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) spread to different organs in the body.

      Your fluid needs after a kidney transplant

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      Thyroid biopsy/FNA using image guidance

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      Learn what a thyroid biopsy is and why it is done. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.

      Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

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      Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.

      CT scan

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      A CT scan uses X-rays to produce images of the body. Learn about how CT scans work, when they are used, and what to expect during the procedure.

      Bladder Training for Kids

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      Becky the Bladder and Will the Water Bottle explain how drinking water and peeing regularly help keep the bladder healthy.

      Body piercing

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      Learn about the age restrictions for piercings, how to identify a trusted piercing studio, and about important things to think about before getting a body piercing.

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