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      Tethered cord

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      Tethered cord occurs when the spinal cord gets stuck to the bottom of the spinal column and is stretched. Learn about how tethered cord is treated.

      Spina bifida

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      June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Learn about the four different types of spina bifida, their causes and how it is diagnosed.

      Neurovascular disorders

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      Neurovascular disorders are conditions that affect the blood flow in the brain or spinal cord. Learn about the different neurovascular disorders and how they are treated. 


      Unrelated donor for a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn how unrelated donors are found, before your child's blood and marrow transplant.

      Brachial plexus birth injury

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      Brachial plexus birth injury is an injury to the brachial plexus nerves leading from the spinal cord to the arm. This affects how the arm moves and feels things. Learn about the causes and possible treatments for a brachial plexus birth injury.

      Spina bifida: Treatment and caring for your child after surgical repair

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      Learn how your baby's spina bifida is repaired with surgery either before or after they are born. Also learn what happens after surgery and how to take care of your baby at home.

      Rifampin to Prevent Meningitis

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      You or your child needs to take the medicine called rifampin to prevent meningitis. Meningitis is an infection of the lining that covers the brain and the spinal cord. This information sheet explains what rifampin does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Astrocytomas

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      Astrocytomas are a type of glioma. Learn what causes them, what the grade of astrocytoma means and where they can appear.

      Monitoring after scoliosis surgery

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      After a scoliosis operation, doctors and nurses will monitor your pain and recovery using a variety of different techniques. Read about the tests they use.

      Brain tumours

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      Brain tumours can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for brain tumours in teenagers.

      Low-grade gliomas

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      Read about the many different types of low-grade gliomas, including cerebellar, optic, brainstem, hemispheric, thalamic, and spinal cord.

      Medical care for your child with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

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      A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.

      Complications to watch for after scoliosis surgery

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      Complications following scoliosis surgery can occur. Learn about the side effects of surgery, and what to look for in your recovering teen.

      Neuroinflammatory disorders

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      Neuroinflammatory disorders are conditions in which inflammation affects the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves).

      Myoclonus

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      Learn about myoclonus, a movement disorder that can affect children.

      Gliomas

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      Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.

      Hydrocephalus

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      Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid inside the brain. Learn more about the signs and symptoms and how hydrocephalus is diagnosed and treated.

      Hemophilia: What happens during a bleed?

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      Teens living with hemophilia can find out what happens during a bleed. Learn about the symptoms of a bleed.

      What is a blood and marrow transplant?

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      Learn what a blood and marrow transplant is, and where blood stem cells come from.

      Chiari malformation

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      A Chiari malformation is when the lower part of the brain sits too low in your child's neck. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and surgical treatment.

      The brain tumour health-care team

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      An overview of the many different health-care professionals that are involved in the care of a child with a brain tumour.

      Ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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      An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.

      Cognitive side effects of radiation

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      For some people, radiation can affect memory and ability to think, learn and concentrate. These are known as cognitive side effects. Find out who gets cognitive side effects, how you will know if you have cognitive side effects and the effects of these changes.

      Lumbar punctures and cancer diagnosis

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      A lumbar puncture is done to look at cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to examine if it contains cancer cells. Learn why you may need this test, how a lumbar puncture is done and what to expect after the test.

      Antibody-mediated inflammatory disorders

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      Antibody-mediated neuroinflammatory disorders are conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own cells in the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves). Learn about the different types of antibody-mediated neuroinflammatory brain disorders and what the signs and symptoms are for each.

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