May 9, 2022 General information Neurodevelopmental study shines some noise on why teens tune out mom’s voice and pay more attention to others.
May 5, 2022 Clinical Research Nutrient/supplement vs placebo study had limitations when trying to determine if it helped manage ADHD in children. Typically, the press release tends to promote certain positive but not negative outcomes.
April 29, 2022 Pediatrics Moderna applies to FDA and Health Canada for COVID vaccine approval for children under six. It will be scrutinized and approval is not a slam-dunk as Pfizer experienced with its application (that it subsequently withdrew).
April 28, 2022 Epidemiology Canada investigating reports of children with severe acute hepatitis akin to what is being reported in other countries.
April 19, 2022 Gastroenterology Health agencies investigating the source/cause of clusters of Hepatitis in children noted in the US, UK, and Spain. So far, it remains unknown.
April 13, 2022 Generic Drugs Why over-the-counter cold remedies are not recommended for young children.
March 10, 2022 Emergency Medicine CHEO study reports on risks of increased mental health issues in children after concussion.
February 24, 2022 Allergy/Immunology Catch-up Thursday: Science behind why children fare better with Covid based on innate immunity response but still should be vaccine-protected if possible and the WHO issues update on what is known about BA.2.
February 11, 2022 Pediatrics CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics have revised its developmental surveillance checklists for first time since 2004. Excellent online tools and app available for parents and health care providers.
December 10, 2021 Allergy/Immunology Study suggests that cow’s milk allergy may be overdiagnosed in infants.