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      Body piercing

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      Learn about considerations for discussing body piercings with your teen, including how to identify a trusted piercing studio and how to care for a body piercing.

      Tattoos

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      Learn about the considerations for talking to your teen about tattoos, including how to identify a trusted tattoo studio and the potential complications of tattooing.

      Choanal atresia: Unilateral

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      In unilateral choanal atresia only one side of the nasal passage is blocked by bone or soft tissue. Learn what happens during surgery and how to take care of your child at home.

      Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

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      Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.

      Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

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      Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

      Alcohol

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      Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.

      Choanal atresia: Bilateral

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      In bilateral choanal atresia both sides of the nasal passage are blocked by bone or soft tissue. Learn what happens during surgery and how to take care of your child at home.

      Teenagers and chronic pain

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      Learn about chronic pain in teenagers and the effect that it may have. Pain management, responsibilities, drinking and drug use are discussed.

      Driving with epilepsy

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      Driving safely is a serious responsibility for anyone with a license. Here are a few precautions for someone with epilepsy to consider before starting.

      Hemophilia and alcohol

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn about alcohol and how to drink responsibly.

      Cannabis: How to talk with your teen

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      Learn about how to have an informed conversation with your teen about cannabis.

      Teenagers with diabetes

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      Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

      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.

      Suicide risk in children and teens: Signs and symptoms

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      ​Learn about the range of signs that a child might be at risk of attempting suicide.

      Computed tomography (CT) scan for scoliosis

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      Computed tomography (CT) scans use a series of x-rays to create a layered image of the spine. Find out how this technique is used for scoliosis patients.

      Off-road vehicle (ORV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

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      Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

      Bipolar disorder: Signs and symptoms

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      ​Discover the main symptoms of bipolar disorder and how they appear in children and teens.

      Substance use and substance use disorder: Overview

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      Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.

      Getting through the teen years and cancer

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      Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.

      Sleep tips: How to help your teen get a good night's sleep

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      Use this video to help your child or teen learn about and develop a bedtime ritual so they can fall asleep more easily.

      Stent insertion

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      When part of a major blood vessel becomes narrowed, a stent helps to widen the narrowed passage by supporting the walls of the blood vessel to keep it open.

      Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

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      Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

      Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for scoliosis

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      An MRI may be used to assess spines with scoliosis. Find out more about MRI procedures as well as when and why they are used.

      Risks of opioids for sickle cell disease

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      Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if taken exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your child's health-care team to prevent overdose.

      Substance use disorder: How to help

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      ​Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.

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