SSRIs in pregnancy: impact on fetus and newbornCanadian Paediatric Society examines risk of congenital malformations, effects on newborns following exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy. Parent behaviour training programs rated best therapy for ADHDAs ADHD drug prescriptions rise, Canadian study evaluates interventions’ effectiveness Atypical antipsychotics in children and youth: guidelines for monitoring and managing adverse effects From 2005 to 2009, antipsychotic use in children and youth increased by 114%. Congenital toxoplasmosis has more severe signs in U.S. versus Europe U.S. researcher calls for universal testing in pregnancy, but Canadian disagrees American Academy of Pediatrics issues updated ADHD guidelines The updated ADHD guidelines include six action statements for the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children. Calm care best for common childhood ailments Parents need to know when, how to treat symptoms. Respiratory alkalosis may play a role in seizures Guidelines issued on pediatric pneumonia Canadian, U.S. groups recommend amoxicillin as first-line therapy over cephalosporins and macrolides Social-science research key to countering opposition to vaccine More work needed to understand factors influencing parents’ decision not to vaccinate children, MD says Study targets vitamin D status in preschoolers Findings could help identify children at risk of 25(OH)D deficiency, researchers say First Previous 59 60 61 62 63 Next Last