Are probiotics effective and safe in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children?Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Saccharomyces boulardii have the best evidence, but optimal dose still uncertain Canadian mid-season influenza report suggests potential for suboptimal flu vaccine efficacy this seasonAntiviral therapy may be important for individuals with suspected influenza, even if they received the 2019–2020 flu vaccine Should women taking anti-epileptic drugs breastfeed their infants? New study supports infant breastfeeding by mothers with epilepsy who are taking antiepileptics New guidance on iron requirements to prevent deficiency during first two years of life Canadian Paediatric Society provides recommendations on iron requirements for infants and toddlers New Canadian guides for diagnosis and management of autism spectrum disorder Canadian Paediatric Society releases three position statements to assist with early detection, diagnostic assessment and management of children with ASD Polypharmacy can be problematic in children Efforts to reduce medication burden have primarily targeted adult populations Modafinil (Alertec) use during pregnancy associated with major fetal congenital malformations Now contraindicated in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant Canadian Paediatric Society issues statement on the effects of digital media on children Provides evidence-based guidance on healthy screen use in school-aged children and adolescents Rare ocular adverse effects often go unrecognized when using psychostimulants for ADHD Consider any change in vision after starting a psychostimulant for ADHD as a potential drug side effect Avoid screen use battles by setting rules early and before kids get phones: doc First Previous 22 23 24 25 26 Next Last