Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.
Learn about different factors that affect how your child is able to take on more responsibility for their self-care.
Learn what happens during a pulmonary function test and how it is used to check how well your child's lungs are working.
A speech-language pathologist supports various aspects of communication, as well as safe swallowing and feeding skills. Learn more about the role of speech-language pathologists.
September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.
An overview of how the many parts of the eye work together to produce clear vision.
A lung test, or pulmonary function test, is used to measure how well you lungs are working. Learn why you may need a pulmonary function test and what to expect during the test.
Learn about how complex medical conditions and admissions to the hospital can impact speech and language development in children.
Read about the potential impact of a brain tumour diagnosis or its treatment on the function of the adrenal glands and how this can affect your child.
A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a neurological exam as part of the medical diagnosis of a childhood brain tumour.
Learn what happens during a neuropsychological assessment and how you can use the results to help your child.
In-depth information concerning thyroid problems that may arise as a result of your child's brain tumour diagnosis and/or radiation therapy, and what can be done to manage them.
There are four CFTR modulators available in Canada that are used to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in people with specific genetic mutations.
Your drinking habits are an important part of your lifestyle because they affect your overall well-being. Find out how drinking enough fluids helps your body function and reduces the risk of a pain crisis in people with sickle cell disease.
Learn how bleomycin is used in sclerotherapy to treat vascular malformations. Find information about the advantages of using bleomycin as well as any risks involved and precautions to be considered.
Read about the reasons you might need a liver transplant and how a liver transplant can affect your future.
Read about exercise and physiotherapy, and how they benefit pain management.
Learn about what to expect when preparing for a scoliosis surgery, including X-rays, clinical photos, pulmonary assessment, and blood work.
Discover the phases of your child's limb lengthening and reconstruction treatment.
There are many types of cancer, but there are some things that are similar in most cancers. Learn about cells, tumours and how cancer spreads.
An occupational therapist can help you with everyday tasks. Find out why you might need occupational therapy as part of your recovery.
Read about some of the advantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the advantages of not having surgery.
