Pediatrics

Swiss medicines authority issues first approval for antimalarial drug for treatment of infants
The newly approved medication, Coartem Baby, is a combination of two antivirals. It is a lower dose version of a tablet previously approved for other age groups, including older children.
Before the bump: Can pre-pregnancy planning affect child development?
Relatively few people are aware that the things they do months or years before conceiving can influence the development of their future children.

Which is the best analgesic to treat acute pain in children?

A large meta-analysis reviewed the benefits and risks associated with various treatments used for pediatric pain. One class of drugs stands out in particular.
How can you tell long-COVID in babies, toddlers and preschoolers?

Not all symptoms are the same in different age groups, researchers say.
Maternal diabetes likely a contributing culprit in neurodevelopment disorders in offspring

Both pre-gestational and gestational diabetes a concern.
How to manage nosebleeds in children, with tips to prevent further nosebleeds

A JAMA patient guide describes causes of nosebleeds, how to manage at home, preventive tactics and when to seek medical care.
Canadian Pediatric Society launches Centre for Healthy Screen Use

The virtual centre will provide resources for healthcare professionals and others on healthy engagement with the digital world.
Deciding whether to re-dose when a child vomits after taking an oral medication

Pediatrician, pharmacologist–pharmacist group outlines factors to consider and introduces a new decision support tool to help care providers make informed decisions.
Six infants born with congenital measles in Ontario from unvaccinated mothers

The measles mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not recommended once a person is pregnant because it contains a live virus that could theoretically be transmitted to the fetus.
A spoonful of probiotics to keep the fever at bay?

Probiotics may shorten fever time in children with respiratory tract infection.

Swiss medicines authority issues first approval for antimalarial drug for treatment of infants

Before the bump: Can pre-pregnancy planning affect child development?

Which is the best analgesic to treat acute pain in children?

How can you tell long-COVID in babies, toddlers and preschoolers?

Maternal diabetes likely a contributing culprit in neurodevelopment disorders in offspring

How to manage nosebleeds in children, with tips to prevent further nosebleeds

Canadian Pediatric Society launches Centre for Healthy Screen Use

Deciding whether to re-dose when a child vomits after taking an oral medication

Six infants born with congenital measles in Ontario from unvaccinated mothers

A spoonful of probiotics to keep the fever at bay?