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      Appendectomy

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      Appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix. Your child may need an appendectomy if they have appendicitis (infection of the appendix).

      Appendicitis

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      The appendix is a tube-like structure attached to the first part of the colon that can become infected. Learn what signs and symptoms to look for with appendicitis and how a doctor will help your child if they have appendicitis.

      Abdominal and pelvic laparoscopic surgery

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      Learn about laparoscopic surgery, a technique that uses small cuts to insert a camera and tools into the abdomen or pelvic area to perform a surgical procedure.

      Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

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      Biologic agents and JIA

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      Management of type 2 diabetes

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      In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.

      Chemotherapy for other tumour types

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      An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.

      Epilepsy: Sex and reproduction

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      Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.

      The health-care team in the NICU

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      Read about the various health-care team members who care for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

      Heart

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      Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.

      Coping with Worries

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      Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel show us different ways to manage our worries. How do you like to manage your worries?
      Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

      Dr. Cheddar Chats with Dr. Ronni from SickKids

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      Dr. Cheddar video chats with Dr. Ronald Cohn (Dr. Ronni), president and CEO of SickKids. Dr. Ronni helps answer viewer questions about the COVID-19 virus.

      Kidney transplant

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      ​This hub offers information and tools to help teens understand what to expect before, during and after kidney transplant surgery. 

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      Hemophilia glossary

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      A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

      Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

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      Acceptance

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      30 minutes; Ages 8–13

      Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.


      Kids on Bullying

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      2:19; Ages 4–8

      Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.

      Heart conditions resources

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      Books and websites with information about heart conditions in children.

      Physical activity and intestinal failure

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      Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have intestinal failure.

      Back in the classroom after brain tumour treatment

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      Detailed information on the steps required to re-introduce your child back into the classroom after brain tumour treatment.

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