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Crohn's disease

Information for parents and children with the inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease.

Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet

Complete this module to learn all about cross-contamination and how to read ingredient labels to help you follow the gluten-free diet.

Celiac disease: eLearning modules

Celiac disease is a lifelong condition. These eLearning modules will help you learn about the symptoms of celiac disease, how celiac disease is diagnosed, how it is treated and how gluten affects people with celiac disease. Also learn about special considerations for people who have both celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.

Celiac disease

May is Celiac Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how gluten affects people with celiac disease.

Types of sickle cell disease

There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.

Types of sickle cell disease

There are three main types of sickle cell disease. Learn how each type is inherited (passed down in families) and how it affects hemoglobin.

Addison's disease and diabetes

Addison's disease is a rare autoimmune disease. Learn about the signs and treatment and why it occurs more often in people with type 1 diabetes.

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for JIA

What is sickle cell disease?

Learn what sickle cell disease is, how someone might get sickle cell disease and how common it is.

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for JIA

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) may be used when other drugs have not been effective in the management of JIA inflammation. Find out how DMARDs work, what their side effects are, and lists which DMARDs are available for the treatment of arthritis.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You and your child may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

Kawasaki disease

Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes swelling of the blood vessels and can affect the heart. Learn more about Kawasaki disease including its cause, diagnosis and treatment.

A camp's guide for supporting campers with celiac disease

Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet and how you can create an inclusive and safe environment for campers with celiac disease.

How the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub is organized

Learn about the different sections and topics in the Sickle Cell Disease Learning Hub and what to expect from each one.

Symptoms of sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease symptoms can be different for each person, but the most common symptoms are anemia and pain. Read about why these symptoms happen in people with sickle cell disease.

Celiac disease and diabetes

An overview of the connection between type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, including diagnosis and treatment of the condition in children with diabetes.

School and children with heart disease

Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.

Chronic lung disease of prematurity

Learn about the common causes of chronic lung disease in premature babies and the ways to diagnose and treat it.

Mindfulness meditations for celiac disease

A series of guided audio meditations to help you relax, focus on your thoughts and cope with pain and stress related to the daily stress of managing celiac disease.

Talking to your school about your sickle cell disease

Find out why it is important to talk to your school about your sickle cell disease and learn about the accommodations that may be available at your middle or high school, college or university.

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease

Herpangina and hand, foot and mouth disease are both illnesses that are caused by the Coxsackie virus. Herpangina causes ulcers at the back of the mouth. Hand, foot and mouth disease causes blisters on any combination of the hands, feet and the mouth.

Early childhood educators' and daycare staff's guide to celiac disease

Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet to create a safe environment for children with celiac disease at your childcare centre.