Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of JIA in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of symptoms. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.
The Ottawa personal decision guide is a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.
School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.
People with cystic fibrosis can maintain healthy bodies with nutritional support and advice.
Take this quiz to find out what type of exercise or activity is right for you based on your exercise preferences.
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment. Learn about the different types of chemotherapy medications, how your health-care team decides which types to use, and the role of corticosteroids in cancer treatment.
There are five different curve patterns in the spines of teenagers with scoliosis. Learn about these, and other physical changes that can occur.
Read about factors to consider when deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery. These factors include age, growth, and the degree of the Cobb curve.
There are certain people who need to know about your scoliosis surgery. Read about why you should inform your dentist and airport security.
Eating healthy foods, being physically active and sleeping well are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Read about tips for keeping healthy as you navigate puberty.
Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Learn what it is, what it looks like and how you can treat it.
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.
Learn about common places gluten likes to hide and what you can do to stick to your gluten-free diet to manage celiac disease.
Use this video meditation every night as a bedtime ritual to learn tips on how to calm down and relax your mind before sleep.
Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.
Managing medications at home can be complicated. Find out what you need to know about storing medication at home, tips for filling prescriptions and what to do with old medications.
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Learn about the lymphatic system, different types of lymphoma, diagnosis and treatment.
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.
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.
Cancer treatments and side effects may affect your appetite. Learn about what you can do if you've lost your appetite.
