Is extreme calorie restriction a better idea than drugs or surgery for obese youth?800 calories per day? Researchers examined the safety and success of 'very low energy diets.' How to be more effective at helping youth prevent illicit drug overdosePhysicians should understand trends in how youth use drugs, which youth are more likely to be affected and how to tailor proactive overdose prevention to this cohort. Why effective suicide-risk assessment might look different for Black children ‘If the child is not telling you, they probably don’t feel comfortable telling you.’ Don’t forget to check blood pressure in children and adolescents New study shows the long-term cardiovascular outcomes of children and youth with hypertension. How to approach advance care planning for children with serious illness More needs to be done to initiate conversations around goals of care and advance care planning. A preventable epidemic: Canadian Paediatric Society statement on congenital syphilis The Canadian Paediatric Society's new position statement shares how to prevent the often deadly impacts of congenital syphilis. POP QUIZ: Insomnia in youth Which statement would NOT be good advice for managing insomnia in an adolescent? New guidelines for oral immunotherapy for food allergies Recommendations will help doctors prepare families who plan to build up their child’s tolerance by gradually introducing small amounts of allergens. A child patient is prescribed opioids: 7 ways to use them more safely As a pediatric emergency doctor, I know there are times when a child’s pain is so severe that they need stronger medications like opioids to help them. Fruit juice linked to increased BMI in children A greater effect seen in younger children than older ones. First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last
