IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2015.

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PL-0340

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A description of the various nephrology team members- from physicians to clinical leaders, social workers.

IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2019.

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PL-0340-Fr

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In French. L’équipe de néphrologie comprend le service des patients hospitalisés au 6e étage du pavillon Link, le service des soins ambulatoires et l’unité de dialyse rénale. Beaucoup de membres de l’équipe participent aux soins de vos enfants et adolescents. / Outlines nephrology team members' responsibilities for patients and families.

IWK. Nephrology, IWK. Child Life Services, IWK. Medical, Surgical and Neurosciences Unit (MSNU), IWK. Hematology / Oncology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

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PL-0648

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Terms used in kidney deseases.

IWK. Nephrology, IWK. Child Life Services, IWK. Medical, Surgical and Neurosciences Unit (MSNU), IWK. Hematology / Oncology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

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PL-0648-FR

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in French -Terms used in kidney deseases.

IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

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PL-0767-FR

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In French. IWK Hematology / Oncology Booklet.

IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

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PL-0906

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When the kidneys are affected by some diseases, they do not work properly and can cause illness. The blood work, urine tests, and other tests such as ultrasound and renal scan can give the doctor a lot of information, but sometimes this is not enough to make the diagnosis, and a kidney biopsy is needed. From the biopsy the doctors can learn what is causing the symptoms and if treatment is required. If treatment is required, the biopsy also allows the doctor to give some idea about how seriou…

IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

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PL-0906-FR

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[French] On vous a dit que votre enfant a besoin d'une biopsie rénale. De nombreux parents ont des questions concernant cette procédure. Le présent document vous décrit ce qui se produit pendant et après la procédure. Le médecin et les infirmières vous expliqueront aussi la procédure et pourront répondre à toutes vos questions. / When the kidneys are affected by some diseases, they do not work properly and can cause illness. The blood work, urine tests, and other tests such as ultrasound and r…

IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

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PL-1105

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Chemotherapy is medicine that treats cancer by stopping cells from growing, or by destroying cells. Several types of chemotherapies may be used. This is because they each stop cell growth or destroy cells in a different way.

IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

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PL-1130

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The Hematology, Oncology and Nephrology service at the IWK recognizes that the journey of a life-threatening illness is a hard one, with many challenges and adjustments along the way. Because of this, the team has an ‘End of Treatment’ bell. The bell is there for children and youth to ring at milestone moments. Ringing the bell means that a child or youth has finished their course of treatment and is ready for the next chapter of their life.

IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

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PL-1105-FR

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In French. La chimiothérapie est un traitement contre le cancer qui empêche les cellules de croître ou qui les détruit. Plusieurs types de chimiothérapie peuvent être utilisés, parce que chaque type de chimiothérapie travaille d’une façon différente pour détruire les cellules ou empêcher leur croissance. / Chemotherapy is medicine that treats cancer by stopping cells from growing, or by destroying cells. Several types of chemotherapies may be used. This is because they each stop cell growth or …

IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2020.

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PL-1130-FR

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Le service d’hématologie, d’oncologie et de néphrologie du IWK sait que le cheminement pour traiter une maladie extrêmement grave est difficile. Il y a de nombreux défis à relever et ajustements à faire durant ce cheminement. C’est pour cette raison que le service a une cloche de fin de traitement. La cloche est là pour que les enfants et les jeunes la fassent sonner lors de moments marquants. Sonner la cloche signifie qu’un enfant ou un jeune a fini sa série de traitements et qu’il est prêt …

IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

PL-0767

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Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.

IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

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PL-0964

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Nuclear cystogram, voiding cystogram, vesicoureteric reflux. Description of this examination of the bladder to see if vesicoureteric reflux is happening.

IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

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PL-0965

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Renal scan, Nuclear Medicine Department, scarring of kidneys. This examination is done to look for scarring and/or size of the kidneys.

IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

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PL-0966

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Renal scan, nuclear medicine, kidney function, blood flow to kidneys. A renal scan is a test that is done to look at how well the kidneys and blood flow to the kidneys are functioning, along with excretion and drainage.

IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2021.

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PL-0966-FR

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In French. Une scintigraphie rénale est un test qui est effectué pour vérifier le fonctionnement des reins et de la circulation sanguine aux reins, ainsi que pour vérifier le processus d'excrétion et d'écoulement. / Renal scan, nuclear medicine, kidney function, blood flow to kidneys. A renal scan is a test that is done to look at how well the kidneys and blood flow to the kidneys are functioning, along with excretion and drainage.

IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

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PL-1104

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Chemotherapy is a group of medicines that treat cancer. They may destroy cancer cells or stop them from growing. Although the risk of danger from handling chemotherapy is small, it is a good idea to avoid exposure. This information sheet will help you to safely prepare, give, store and dispose of your child's oral chemotherapy drug.

IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

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PL-1106

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Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.

IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-1107

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Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.

IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology. Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

PL-1108

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Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.