Author

Loyie, Larry

Brissenden, Constance

Holmlund, Heather D. (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Penticton, BC

Publisher

Theytus Books Ltd

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

Hardcover

Subject

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS/HIV Infection)

Aboriginal Health

Picture Books

Abstract

A positive story of a family facing HIV, told in a rural First Nations settings. After the children learn their favourite cousin has HIV, they discover that illness brings understanding and awareness. The story provides insights into ways of learning, the influence of elders in the community, and cultural activities such as traditional gatherings.

ISBN

9781894778282

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FF 500 BRI 2005

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1071_CAH.pdf

Website Notes

(391KB).

Author

Kelton, Sheila

Corporate Author

Endocrinology Clinic, BC Children's Hospital

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Paperback, 34 P.

Subject

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Adrenal Gland. Adrenal Gland Diseases

Endocrinology

Abstract

This booklet describes the condition, including the physiology of the adrenal pathway, but it has an emphasis on practical details, such as measuring/giving salt to infants, preventing adrenal crisis, giving emergency injections, etc. There is also a section on issues for families and girls whose fetal development has been affected by excess androgens. The booklet has been written with input from parents and adult women affected by CAH.

Notes

BCCH1071

ISBN

0000000000001

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GI 390 KEL 2012

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