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Elastic compression garments

Elastic compression garments improve symptoms of deep vein thrombosis and post-thrombotic syndrome. Find out what they are and how to properly use them.

Post-thrombotic syndrome

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Post-thrombotic syndrome occurs when deep-vein thrombosis damages the vein valves and walls. Learn the signs and symptoms and how it's treated.

Scar management techniques

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Scars require an active effort to ensure proper healing. Learn about different scar management techniques available to help manage scars.

Thrombosis

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Learn about the signs and causes of blood clots; their complications; and the different treatments that are available for children.

Soft tissue injuries

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Soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains are common. Learn how to recognize and treat a soft tissue injury.

Undershirts for a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

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A spinal brace is worn over a cotton undershirt. Learn about making stockinette undershirts.

Burns: Caring for your child's burn at home after discharge from the hospital

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Learn how to help your child's burn injury heal when your child comes home from the hospital.

Supportive care for hemophilia: Using R.I.I.C.E.

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Learn how the acronym R.I.I.C.E - Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation - help teens with hemophilia manage their bleeds a lot more easily.

Supplementation for breastfeeding babies

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Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding.

Muscle strain

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Information about signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of muscle strain.

Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) using image guidance

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Learn what endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) is and how it is done using image guidance

Spina bifida

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June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.

Blood tests and JIA

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Learn about the various blood tests that are used to either diagnose or rule out JIA. These include a complete blood count, blood culture, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor (RF), and human leukocyte antigen.

Hemophilia: Bleeds to watch out for

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Teens living with hemophilia can learn how to watch out for nose bleeds and blood in the urine.

Vascular ring

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Read about vascular rings, which are blood vessels arising from the heart that can surround, and compress (squeeze) nearby structures.

Burn injury: Information for parents with a child staying at the hospital

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Advice for parents with a child who is staying at the hospital and being treated for a burn injury.

Other diagnostic procedures for brain tumours

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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.

Blood tests and JIA

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Learn about the various blood tests that are used to either diagnose or rule out JIA. These include a complete blood count, blood culture, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), rheumatoid factor (RF), and human leukocyte antigen.

Sclerotherapy with bleomycin using image guidance

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Learn how bleomycin is used in sclerotherapy to treat vascular malformations. Find information about the advantages of using bleomycin as well as any risks involved and precautions to be considered.

First aid kit

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Find a list of supplies and medicines to include in a first aid kit. It is recommended that there be an equipped first aid kit in the house and in the car.

Infantile osteopetrosis

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Information for parents about infantile osteopetrosis, a rare genetic condition that may cause fractures, short stature (height), recurrent infections, hearing loss and vision problems.

Blood work: Helping your child get ready

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Many children are afraid of having blood work done. Learn about effective distraction and explanation techniques for children of different ages.

Minor ankle injuries

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Minor ankle injuries, such as ankle sprains or minor fractures to the fibula, are common in childhood. These injuries tend to heal quickly. Learn more about minor ankle injuries and their treatment.

Hereditary multiple osteochondromas (HMO)

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Information for parents about hereditary multiple osteochondromas (previously called hereditary multiple exostoses), a genetic condition that causes growths (bumps) on the bones.

Pressure ulcers (bedsores)

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Learn about pressure ulcers, who is at risk and how to prevent them.