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 lifeCanadian 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 Updated guidance on management and chemoprophylaxis of invasive group A streptococcal disease Incidence has increased in the past decade, with infants, young children and the elderly at highest risk Antibiotic use in infants may be linked to development of celiac disease in childhood Study finds early exposure to systemic antibiotics might be a risk factor for celiac disease First Previous 34 35 36 37 38 Next Last
