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      Plant safety

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      An overview of poisonous plants.

      Behavioural disorders: Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

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      Find out which treatments are most effective for behavioural disorders.

      Trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)

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      Information for parents about trisomy 18, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.

      Trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome)

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      Information for parents about trisomy 13, a rare genetic condition that causes developmental delay and affects many different organ systems.

      Hemophilia and drugs

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn why taking drugs create problems rather than solve them.

      Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT)

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      Find out about fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. 

      What is genetics?

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      Learn about genetics and how genetics contribute to health and disease.

      Movements and reflexes of a newborn

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      Read about your newborn baby's first movements and reflexes after birth. The grasping reflex, crawling reflex and startle reflex are discussed.

      HIV and AIDS in children

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      Learn more about HIV, AIDS and the test and treatment options that are available.

      Death and funeral benefits following a motor vehicle collision

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      Death benefits are payable to families to help with the cost of funerals after a motor vehicle collision. Learn about accessing death and funeral benefits in Ontario.

      Medications, alcohol and cannabis in breastfeeding

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      Learn about the potential effects of using alcohol or cannabis/marijuana while breastfeeding and how to maximize safety when using medications or supplements.

      Hepatitis C

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      World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.

      Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

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      Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

      Brachial plexus birth injury

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      Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.

      Teenagers with diabetes

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      Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

      Type 2 diabetes

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      Type 2 diabetes is less common in children and teens than in adults. Learn the signs of type 2 diabetes and how it is diagnosed.

      Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

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      Find information about buying, installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home to keep your family safe.

      Stroke in newborns

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      Learn about strokes occurring in newborns. Stroke is caused by a blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Stroke occurs as frequently in newborns as in the elderly, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated.

      Drug and alcohol precautions after a kidney transplant

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      Drug and alcohol precautions after a liver transplant

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      Thanking your donor

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      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.

      Sickle cell disease: Positive and negative approaches to problem solving

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      Learn about positive and negative approaches to problem solving and the possible outcomes of each approach.

      Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

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      Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

      Hepatitis B

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      Hepatitis B is a liver disease. Learn about the causes of hepatitis B and what you need to know about living with hepatitis B.

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