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Social and emotional development in toddlers and preschool-age children

As a toddler, and during pre-school age, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Poison ivy

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Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

Social and emotional development in school-age children

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During the school-age years, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Getting help when your child is in hospital

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Coping with your child's illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.

Social and emotional effects of having leukemia

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Learn how surviving leukemia can affect a child as they grow up.

Nutrition: How a balanced diet can help you when a child is in hospital

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Caring for an ill child is stressful. Learn some helpful tips about healthy eating on the go.

Winter holiday safety

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The holiday season is a great time for children, but it can also lead to injuries. Read these simple tips to keep kids safe during the holidays.

Plexiform neurofibroma in children with neurofibromatosis type 1

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Plexiform neurofibromas (PNs) are types of tumours that grow along nerves, most commonly occurring in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and long-term outcomes.

Coarctation of the aorta

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Learn about coarctation of the aorta, a condition that involves a narrowing of the major artery leading from the heart to the body, affecting blood pressure. Find out how this condition can impact your life now and in the future.

Biopsies and cancer diagnosis

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A biopsy allows doctors to look at the tumour cells to diagnose the type of cancer you may have. Find out about the different types of biopsies, why you may need a biopsy and the potential risks.

Types of cancer in young people

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The types of cancer that children and teenagers get are often different from the types that older adults get. Learn about some of the more common types of cancer in young people.

Hybrid procedure

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The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.

An overview of the brain

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An in-depth overview of the brain and how it works. Read further to find out the different parts of the brain and what they do, how the brain is organized, and what the brain is made of.

Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract

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Read about various types of congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Bicuspid aortic valve

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Learn about bicuspid aortic valve; a defect of the valve between the left pumping chamber of the heart and the main artery that delivers blood to the body.

Ingrown toenail

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An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. Learn what causes this condition and how it can be treated.

Preventing developmental dysplasia of the hip

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While DDH cannot always be prevented, there are hip healthy practices that may reduce the risk of developing DDH. Read about the practices and equipment that may help.

Diagnosis of rhabdoid tumours

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This page describes what is involved in the diagnosis of rhabdoid tumours.

Ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.

Vein of Galen malformation

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A vein of Galen malformation can affect the brain, heart and other organs in the body. Learn what a vein of Galen malformation is, the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available.

Thalassemia

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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.

Sinus infections

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An overview of this condition marked by an inflammation of the lining of the sinuses, along with tips on how to help your child recover.

Ostomy

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An ostomy is an opening to collect urine or stool outside the body. Learn about different types of ostomies and what they look like.

The reproductive systems

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Learn about the different parts of the male and female reproductive systems, including the proper terminology for reproductive organs and genitals.

Balloon angioplasty

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Balloon angioplasty, also known as balloon dilation, is used to expand narrowed blood vessels. Read more about angioplasty.