Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.
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.
Find out how to make travel and time away at camp safe and enjoyable for a child with epilepsy.
An elbow flexion contracture can happen as a result of a brachial plexus injury at birth. Find out what causes this contracture and what the different treatment options are.
Read about the causes and symptoms of absence epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a CT scan as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Read about common anti-epileptic drugs. Each AED has a generic name and one or more brand names. The generic name is the chemical name for the drug.
Find advice to help you with the extremely difficult task of helping your child cope and adjust to a brain tumour diagnosis.
Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.
Information on HIV for teens including how people get HIV, managing HIV, disclosure and transitioning to adult health care.
Learn about surgically inserted G tubes, why your child may need one and how to care for your child’s feeding tube.
Read about how to choose a car seat or booster seat, how to position your child in the seat, and other safety precautions.
Rheumatic fever can develop when strep throat is not treated fully with antibiotics. Find out about what symptoms children with rheumatic fever experience and how it is treated.
Children with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to learn how to balance everyday life and health care. Learn ways to encourage your child to manage their PKU.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from mild to severe. Read about prevention and treatment of MRSA infections.
A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.
How to effectively give a baby a bath, either in the baby tub or the "big" tub. Considerations for bathtub safety are provided.
Bone pain is one of the most challenging aspects of osteoporosis. Learn about the different ways that bone pain can be treated.
Helpful tips on sharing responsibility when caring for a sick child.
Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when the kidneys are not working properly.
A cerebral angiogram uses X-ray imaging and contrast dye to create a map of the blood vessels in the brain. Learn more about how it is performed.
This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.
Read about issues that parents and caregivers must address in order to prepare for a baby's discharge from the NICU and arrival at home.
Find out how caring for a child with a serious illness can impact the relationship between parents and other family members, and how to support yourself when caring for others.
An in-depth description of preparation, procedure, and side effects associated with a child receiving anaesthetic during treatment for a brain tumour.
