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Foreskin problems

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Learn how to treat common foreskin problems and when to see a doctor.

Phimosis and paraphimosis

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Learn about tightness of the foreskin, or phimosis, and how it is treated.

Newborn circumcision

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Learn what to consider and expect when deciding on a routine newborn circumcision, as well as how to take care of your newborn child after they are circumcised.

Hypospadias

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Hypospadias is a congenital condition affecting the urinary opening of the penis. Learn about hypospadias and how it can be managed.

Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC): Instructions for children with male anatomy

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Clean intermittent catheterization is a technique for children who need to use a catheter to empty their bladder. Read these step-by-step instructions for children with male anatomy.

Surgery for hypospadias

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Learn what to expect when preparing your child for hypospadias surgery.

Proximal hypospadias

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Learn about proximal hypospadias and how it is managed.

Distal hypospadias

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Learn about distal hypospadias and how it is managed.

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Rehabilitation therapists for children with heart disease

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Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.

COVID-19: Information for parents of immunocompromised children and children with chronic medical conditions

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Children who are immunocompromised and children with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19.

Assessing younger school-aged children (age five to eight)

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Learn about pain assessment of younger school-age children. By this age, children begin to develop a sense of cause and effect concerning their pain.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)

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Learn about multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare syndrome linked to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

How to involve your child in their health care

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Children and teens are often interested in being included in discussions about their health care. Talk to them open and honestly about their condition.

Growth and stature of children with heart disease

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Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

Growing independence for children with heart disease

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Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.

Intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP)

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Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.

Helping your child transition through health care: Children

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Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system and gain independence in managing their own health care.

Heart conditions resources

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Books and websites with information about heart conditions in children.

Excessive drooling in children (sialorrhea)

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An overview of the signs, symptoms and medical options for excessive drooling, a condition known as sialorrhea.

Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

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Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.

Transition to adult care

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Find out how to prepare your child for taking charge of their own health-care, as they transition from the paediatric to adult health-care system.

The health-care teams for children with heart disease

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Learn about health-care teams committed to treating children with heart conditions. The specific role of each member is discussed.

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Treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in children

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Learn how children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are treated.