Pediatrics

Trans kids' treatment can start younger, new guidelines say
Starting treatment earlier allows transgender teens to experience physical puberty changes around the same time as other teens, said Dr. Eli Coleman, chair of the group's standards of care and director of the University of Minnesota Medical School's human sexuality program.
Transgender, nonbinary teens at higher risk of suicide compared with peers: study
The study, led by researchers from the University of Ottawa and published on Monday, indicates more than half of transgender teens said they had seriously considered suicide in the 12 months preceding the survey.

Do children with or without asthma have a similar risk of SARS-CoV2 infection?

New U.S. study has evaluated the association between asthma and SARS-CoV2 infection risk among children.
Risk of neurodevelopmental disorders after prenatal exposure to antiseizure meds

Prenatal exposure to topiramate, valproate and several dual therapies is associated with increased risk of autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability.
'Very similar to drug shortages': pharmacists' role in managing the specialized baby formula shortage

As Canada goes through a shortage of specialized infant formulas, how can pharmacists help?
Researchers find potential cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

A lower level of an important enzyme in the cholinergic system may be to blame.
Toronto's SickKids hospital reports seven probable cases of mystery liver disease

SickKids said its infectious disease specialists were on the lookout for patients with liver disease symptoms that could include new onset of dark urine, pale stool and/or jaundice, which can turn the whites of eyes a distinctive yellow colour.
New position statement on improving transition from pediatrics for youth with complex healthcare needs

The statement urged “flexible age cut-offs for transfer to adult care,” which should take each patient’s developmental stage and capacity into account.
Use of opioid in pediatric surgery on the decline

U.S. study shows an acceleration of decreased prescriptions.
Study: concussions associated with higher risk of mental health concerns in kids

Children who suffer concussions may be at a 40% increased risk of developing mental health problems, a new study suggests, with researchers urging doctors to pay closer attention to possible mental health symptoms during concussion recovery.

Trans kids' treatment can start younger, new guidelines say

Transgender, nonbinary teens at higher risk of suicide compared with peers: study

Do children with or without asthma have a similar risk of SARS-CoV2 infection?

Risk of neurodevelopmental disorders after prenatal exposure to antiseizure meds

'Very similar to drug shortages': pharmacists' role in managing the specialized baby formula shortage

Researchers find potential cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Toronto's SickKids hospital reports seven probable cases of mystery liver disease

New position statement on improving transition from pediatrics for youth with complex healthcare needs

Use of opioid in pediatric surgery on the decline

Study: concussions associated with higher risk of mental health concerns in kids