Ottawa focused on children, says MP Dr. Kellie LeitchBut CPS president argues changes needed as Canada ranks poorly in many international child-welfare surveys Confused yet over when to start pelvic exams?Changing Pap smear guidelines mean not all jurisdications are on the same page Folic acid in pregnancy not linked to atopy/asthma in infants Study follows recent evidence suggesting folic acid supplementation during pregnancy a potential risk factor for atopic diseases in childhood. Safe sleep: preventing infant deaths New joint statement provides evidence-based information to promote safe sleeping environments for infants and assist in preventing SIDS. New pediatrician-MP sees government commitment to children, youth New CPS president highlights areas in need of improvement Clinical Notes: Pediatric captopril formulations vary widely across Canada Variances makes it difficult to optimize captopril dosing in children, could lead to toxicity. Public option coming soon for cord blood banking National bank ‘makes far more sense’ than existing private storage options Unsettled infancy affects long-term behaviour Associated injuries common in kids with spinal fractures Pediatric patients with spinal fractures have a high rate of associated injury, including multiple spine injuries, researchers reported. Clinical Notes: Reducing vaccination pain An interdisciplinary group has developed evidence-based guidelines on how to reduce pain in children being vaccinated. First Previous 52 53 54 55 56 Next Last