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Hypopituitarism in children

Hypopituitarism is a condition that affects hormone development. Learn about the role hormones play in the body, the types of hypopituitarism and how it will impact your child's life.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

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Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

Ingrown toenail

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An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. Learn what causes this condition and how it can be treated.

A grandparent's guide to celiac disease

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Celiac disease and the gluten-free diet may be new to you. Learn about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet and what you can do to support your grandchild.

G/GJ tubes: Checking the balloon on a feeding tube

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Learn how to check the volume of water in the balloon of a feeding tube as well as adjust the fit of the balloon tube.

G/GJ tubes: Managing a leaking stoma

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Learn the difference between discharge and stoma leakage, and what to do if your child's stoma is leaking.

The diabetes team

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Learn about the diabetes care team, who is involved and what to expect during clinic visits.

Anal fissure

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Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of tears in the lining of the anal canal.

G/GJ tubes: Hypertonic salt water soaks

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Learn about hypertonic salt water soaks, when they can be used and how to make your own.

Warts

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Learn about the types and causes of skin warts, how to prevent warts and what common treatments are used.

Stress MIBI: Testing your child's heart

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A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.

Effective management of diabetes care at home

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Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

Diabetes in the classroom

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An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.

Meal planning for children with diabetes

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Your child's meal plan must be flexible and realistic. Find out what you need to know before setting up a healthy meal plan.

Diabetes and exercise

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Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.

Growth and development when a child has diabetes

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Find out what it's like for a child with diabetes to adjust to different challenges of managing the condition at different ages and stages.

Kidney disease and diabetes

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Kidney disease may occur later in life as a result of diabetes. Learn about diabetic nephropathy, diagnosis and treatment.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and diabetes

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Learn about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and why it occurs more often in people with type 2 diabetes and those who are overweight.

Adjusting to illness and activity

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Sometimes events occur that can disrupt your child's diabetes routine and impact their blood sugar levels. Find out what can impact them and what you can do.

Surgically inserted G tubes

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Learn about surgically inserted G tubes, why your child may need one and how to care for your child’s feeding tube.

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.

Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Evaluate your options

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Step 3 of the Bright IDEAS system is to evaluate the options you listed in the previous step. Learn how to evaluate and rank your options to help you choose the best solution for your situation.

Sickle cell disease and communication: Keeping it positive

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While it may not be possible to completely eliminate negative communication with your teen, you can create balance by increasing positive communication. Discover five tips for more positive communication with your teen.

Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Going through Steps 1 to 5

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If you have completed the five steps of the Bright IDEAS system and are not satisfied with the result, you might need to go back and try Steps 1 to 5 again. Read through the case study for an example of what this can look like.

Sickle cell disease: Complementary and alternative medicines

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Learn about complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease and what to do before trying a natural health product.