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22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS)

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22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, how it's diagnosed and treated.

22q11 deletion syndrome: Genetics

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Learn about the genetic causes of 22q11 deletion syndrome, risk factors and confirming diagnosis.

22q11 deletion syndrome: Medical features

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22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.

A camp's guide for supporting campers with celiac disease

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Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet and how you can create an inclusive and safe environment for campers with celiac disease.

A childcare cook's guide to celiac disease

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As a chef or cook for a childcare centre, you have a responsibility to ensure that meals and snacks meet the nutritional and dietary needs of the children in care of the centre. Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet, and how to create a safe eating environment for children with celiac disease.

A grandparent’s guide to caring for your grandchild with 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.

A teacher's guide to celiac disease

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Learn about celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet and how to best support a child living with celiac disease in order to create an inclusive and safe classroom.

Abnormal-looking stool (poop)

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Most changes in stool are from a diet change, but some may need medical attention. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for unusual stool.

About blood and marrow transplant research

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Learn about research and clinical trials related to your child's blood and marrow transplant.

About blood and marrow transplants

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Learn about blood and marrow transplants (BMT), the reasons for BMT, how the marrow and immune system work, and the BMT health-care team.

About heart conditions

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Learn about heart conditions that afflict children. Examples, possible causes, methods of detection and prevention of heart disease are discussed.

About kidney transplants

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Read about the reasons you might need a kidney transplant and how a kidney transplant can affect your future.

About leukemia

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Leukemia is the general term for cancer of the blood. This resource centre will focus on the two most common forms of childhood leukemias: ALL and AML.

About liver transplants

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Read about the reasons you might need a liver transplant and how a liver transplant can affect your future.

About pain

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Learn about children with pain: how pain is defined, why we feel pain, how it works and how to relieve pain.

About parenteral nutrition (PN)

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Parenteral nutrition is liquid nutrition that is given to your child through an intravenous (IV) infusion if their digestive system cannot absorb or tolerate adequate food or fluids by mouth or through a feeding tube to be able to grow and thrive.

About scoliosis

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Scoliosis is a condition that causes your child’s spine to curve sideways. Learn about the different types of scoliosis, some of its causes, and the risk factors that can increase your child's chance of developing a more severe curve.

Abscess drainage using image guidance

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Learn what an abscess is and how it is drained using image guidance.

Abscess drainage using image guidance: Caring for your child at home after the drainage tube removal

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Learn how to properly care for your child at home after an abscess drainage tube removal.

Absence seizures

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Read about the symptoms and causes of absence seizures and how best to help your child when they have one.

Accessibility and support in higher education

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Find out about the supports that are available to you to help you succeed in higher education.

Accessibility and support when working

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Find out about the supports that are available to you to help you succeed at work.

Accessing cancer information online

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The internet is a useful resource to find information on cancer and treatments, but there is also a lot of misinformation. Find out tips to help you know where to go for reliable info and to help you think critically.

Accessing medications for cystic fibrosis in Ontario

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There are several different ways cystic fibrosis patients can have their medications covered in Ontario. Learn what your child may qualify for and how to access these programs.

Accident benefits after a motor vehicle collision

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Accident benefits are available to help people with the cost of hospitalization and rehabilitation after a collision. Find out how to make an insurance claim.

Acne (acne vulgaris)

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Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Discover the different types and causes of acne and how they can be treated.

Activities after a blood and marrow transplant

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Learn about child-friendly activities in the hospital, after a blood and marrow transplant.

Activities that support CARD

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This page contains a series of links to activities and games that support the different strategies of the CARD system.

Activity and contact with others after a blood and marrow transplant

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Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

Activity recommendations for infants and toddlers after heart surgery

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Following heart surgery, children require extra care and attention. Learn which positions and activities infants and toddlers must avoid after heart surgery.

Activity recommendations for your infant after heart surgery

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If your infant has heart surgery, there are specific activity recommendations you must follow. Learn how to help your infant recover after heart surgery.

Acute cerebellar ataxia (acute post-infectious cerebellar ataxia)

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Learn about the most common cause of ataxia in children.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of leukemia in teenagers and young children. Learn about the different types of ALL and possible symptoms.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): bone marrow transplant

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Learn why a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia may need a bone marrow transplant.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): chemotherapy phases

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Learn what happens during each of the five phases of chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): Radiation therapy

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Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia: An overview

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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer. Learn about how this cancer develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.