Read about various behavioral problems that premature babies may develop as they grow. In general, the most premature babies are more at risk.
Learn about cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed or pot) and find out about the short- and long-term effects of using it recreationally.
Learn about long-term and late effects from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment.
There are a number of concerns that arise around scoliosis. Find out how these different concerns rank among the patients, their families and their surgeons.
Learn about long-term and late effects from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment.
Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.
Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.
Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder caused by hormonal imbalance. Learn about the effects of PCOS as well as possible treatment options.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
Read about the long-term consequences of pain on a child, the importance of a child's pain management. A discussion of pain myths is included.
Learn what you can do to try and minimize the impact of your child's chronic health issues on your family finances.
Learn about mitral valve prolapses in children, which is a very benign condition and as such is often considered by cardiologists to be a "non-condition."
Read about various types and intensities of pain that a child may experience: acute pain, chronic pain, procedural pain, and recurrent pain.
Learn about how to have an informed conversation with your teen about cannabis.
This page describes the common symptoms of arthritis in young people, and how they can affect regular activities. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and from day-to-day.
Learn about the most common anxiety medications for children and teens.
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.
Learn about patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies and the treatments available for it.
Learn about craniopharyngiomas, including how they are diagnosed, treatments and long-term outcomes.
Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.
Discover the types of carbohydrates and how they affect the body.
