Strep A and scarlet fever infections surge in U.K., drive up antibiotic demand, prices Families and pharmacists struggling to find medications as highly unusual numbers of cases occur. Cameras at babies' bedsides in B.C. neonatal intensive care unit comfort parentsA pilot project that started in June at the neonatal intensive care unit of Richmond Hospital in British Columbia has become a permanent fixture. Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine approved for adolescents and for first booster dose in adults Protein subunit COVID-19 vaccine may be an option for individuals who are unable or not willing to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. How to manage gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in healthy infants Canadian Paediatric Society offers evidence-based guidance for management of symptoms attributed to gastroesophageal reflux in healthy infants. 'I get yelled at a lot': An overworked emergency department prepares for a new surge One child recently spent 36 hours in the emergency department waiting for an inpatient bed. Health Canada approves first bivalent booster for kids ages 5 to 11 The NACI strongly recommends children with weakened immune systems or underlying medical conditions be offered a dose Most B.C. kids and adults younger than 60 infected with COVID-19 or vaccinated: study Lead author Dr. Danuta Skowronski, an epidemiologist at the BC Centre for Disease Control, said the findings can be generalized to the rest of Canada. Managing constipation in pediatric patients In North America, it is thought to affect 10% to 23% of children up to 18 years of age and contribute to 3%–5% of visits to a pediatrician. New guidance available on how to assess and manage pain in children Canadian Paediatric Society issues best practices in pain assessment and management for children. Reminders for safe use of new imported acetaminophen for kids The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada has created a safety bulletin about how pharmacists can safely use products imported in response to shortages in hospitals. First Previous 20 21 22 23 24 Next Last
