Chorea is chaotic, random, repetitive, purposeless movements that usually involve multiple body parts. Sydenham's chorea (SC) is the most common form of acquired chorea in children.
There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.
Learn how to give your child injections into the muscle (intramuscular) at home and tips to make the injections less painful for your child.
Learn how cold therapy of the mouth (oral cryotherapy) is used during cancer treatment or blood and marrow transplant to prevent oral mucositis.
A skin biopsy helps diagnose skin problems. Find out how to help your child's skin heal after a skin biopsy.
Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports.
Your child needs to take the medicine called enoxaparin. This information sheet explains what enoxaparin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.
Your child needs to take the medicine called tinzaparin. This information sheet explains what tinzaparin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called filgrastim. This information sheet explains what filgrastim does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about possible interactions between cancer treatments and natural health products
Step-by-step instructions for parents on giving injections into the fatty layer below the skin (subcutaneous) at home, as well as tips to make injections less painful for your child.
Scoping procedures are used to look inside the throat. Learn why your child may have to have a scoping procedure, how to prepare and what to expect.
When assessing a child's scoliosis, several measurements may be taken. Learn about how Adam's test, balance, leg length and height are used in assessment.
Easy-to-understand overview covers signs, causes, treatment and advice on when to seek medical assistance for this serious strep throat infection with a rash.
Proper care and cleaning of the spinal brace (orthosis) and your child’s skin are necessary to prevent the growth of bacteria and skin breakdown. Learn how to care for a spinal brace.
Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
Scar massage can improve the appearance of surgical scars. Read about scar massage techniques to help manage your child’s surgical scars.
Starting school is a landmark in a young child's life. Learn about the typical physical, emotional and communication milestones for school-age children and how to handle issues such as bullying, bladder control and sleep problems.
Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.
Learn how to properly care for your child at home after sclerotherapy.
Having scoliosis can be emotionally upsetting for young children and teenagers. Find out about some common issues they face, such as negative self-image and increased stress.
