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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare but serious disease that affects the bowels of premature or newborn infants. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of the condition.

Vein of Galen malformation

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.

Other issues related to chemotherapy

Chemotherapy can cause many different issues in addition to hair loss and making you feel sick. Find out about other issues related to chemotherapy and how to manage them.

Kidney transplant: Self-monitoring and potential complications

Liver transplant: Self-monitoring and potential complications

Ethosuximide

Your child needs to take the medicine called ethosuximide for their seizures or fits. This information sheet explains what ethosuximide does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Abnormal-looking stool (poop)

Most changes in stool are from a diet change, but some may need medical attention. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for unusual stool.

Metoclopramide

Your child needs to take the medicine called metoclopramide. This information sheet explains what metoclopramide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Asparaginase

Your child needs to take the medicine called asparaginase. This information sheet explains what asparaginase does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Other complications after a liver transplant

The autologous transplant procedure

Learn what happens during your child's autologous blood and marrow transplant (BMT) procedure.

Relaxation and cancer treatment

Relaxation is a skill that you can learn and practice over time. Find out why you should practice relaxation and when to use these techniques.

Valproic acid and derivatives

Your child needs to be given medicines called valproic acid and divalproex. This information sheet explains what valproic acid and divalproex does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when he

Pediazole

Your child needs to take the medicine called pediazole for an infection. This information sheet explains what pediazole does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this med

Cefixime

Your child needs to take the medicine called cefixime for an infection. This information sheet explains what cefixime does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Other complications after a kidney transplant

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How it affects your child's life

Discover how OCD can impact a child's family, school life, and social life trajectory.

Procedure for allogeneic blood and marrow transplants

Learn what happens during your child's allogeneic stem cell transplant.

Fluconazole

Your child needs to take the medicine called fluconazole. This information sheet explains what fluconazole does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

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Assessing toddlers and preschoolers (age one to four)

Learn about how pain is assessed in toddlers and preschoolers. At this age, children can usually indicate the amount, type, and location of pain.

Daunorubicin and Doxorubicin

Your child needs to take the medicine called daunorubicin or doxorubicin. This information sheet explains what daunorubicin and doxorubicin does, how to give

Lacosamide

Your child needs to take the medicine called lacosamide. This information sheet explains what lacosamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.

Vinblastine

Your child needs to take the medicine called vinblastine. This information sheet explains what vinblastine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Haloperidol

Your child needs to take the medicine called haloperidol acetate. This information sheet explains what haloperidol acetate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.