June 2, 2023 Generic Drugs Medication shortage in Canada led to increased dosing errors in children, new study shows
May 12, 2023 Allergy/Immunology A new skin patch immunotherapy system to treat peanut allergies is being studied in toddlers and so far, it seems to work reasonably well to prevent anaphylaxis with accidental peanut ingestion.
April 26, 2023 Pediatrics Many limitations including possible reverse causality in observational study that concludes that children who get multiple CT scans appear at higher risk for cancer.
April 24, 2023 Infectious Disease Health Canada approves new antibody drug to help prevent serious RSV in babies
March 31, 2023 Endocrinology Gender dysphoria in young people is rising—and so is professional disagreement
March 30, 2023 Bariatric Medicine Limited evidence that COVID -19 infection during pregnancy could lead to a greater risk of childhood obesity. Much more evaluation required to determine is there is a plausible mechanism involved in the process and if this is true.
March 28, 2023 Epidemiology Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise. The reason is not surprising.
March 14, 2023 Health Statistics Children infected with Omicron more likely to have repeat ER visits: Canadian study
February 23, 2023 General information 1 in 3 parents give fever-reducing medicine when it may not be needed, new poll says.