Children with medical complexities: Addressing the gaps in respite care during transition from paediatrics to adult health care in Ontario.

abstract：:Hydrogenation of fat products is used in the food industry to extend their shelf life. Trans fats are the result of partial hydrogenation of unsaturated fat. Trans fats increase low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and decrease high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, thus increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Ca...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Marchand V

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether an association exists between the publication of journal articles before and during paediatrics residency. METHODS:A retrospective search of PubMed was conducted for publications by all 567 Canadian paediatricians certified between 2009 and 2012, inclusive. Paediatricians were separated ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Gupta R,Norris ML,Writer H

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Child sexual abuse is an important and not uncommon problem. Children who have been sexually abused may present to a physician's office, urgent care centre, or emergency department for medical evaluation. A medical evaluation can provide reassurance to both child and caregiver, identify care needs, and offer an accura...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Smith T,Chauvin-Kimoff L,Baird B,Ornstein A

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is recognized by the World Health Organization as an emerging epidemic with significant health risks. This paper outlines the issues for overweight and obese adolescents in Canada, and provides guidelines for providing practical, office-based management in the community. The focus is upon promoting healthy app...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Tonkin RS,Sacks D

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Night-float systems, in which residents work consecutive nights, have been increasingly adopted in paediatric programs, but may be detrimental to residents' sleep and mood. OBJECTIVE:To describe the self-reported impact of a novel system consisting of two consecutive weeks of 16 h overnight shifts every sec...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Moore GP,Talarico S,Kempinska A,Lawrence SE,Weisz DE

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:In June 2012, the government of Canada severely restricted the scope of the Interim Federal Health Program that had hitherto provided coverage for the health care needs of refugee claimants. The Quebec government decided to supplement coverage via the provincial health program. Despite this, we hypothesize...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Rink N,Muttalib F,Morantz G,Chase L,Cleveland J,Rousseau C,Li P

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical management of febrile children continues to evolve, especially in the light of vaccines against Haemophilus influenzae type B and more recently, Streptococcus pneumoniae. These vaccines have decreased the risk of serious bacterial illness in most children, allowing for a more selective approach to investi...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Pusic MV

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Constipation is a common condition in children. Little is known about the acute health care utilization of constipated children, including how many present to the paediatric emergency department (ED), the spectrum of presenting complaints, investigations and treatments used. Methods:We conducted a cross-sec...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Nutter A,Meckler G,Truong M,Doan Q

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paediatric electrocardiograms (ECGs) are ordered and interpreted by general paediatricians; however, no previous studies have evaluated the accuracy of their ECG interpretations. OBJECTIVE:To determine general paediatricians' practice and opinions regarding ECG use, accuracy of their interpretation of paedi...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Escudero CA,Sanatani S,Wong KK,Templeton CG

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zika virus (ZIKV) was recently recognized to be teratogenic. The diagnosis of congenital ZIKV syndrome should be considered in children with unexplained microcephaly, intracranial calcifications, ventriculomegaly or major structural central nervous system abnormalities. Management is evolving but suggestions are provi...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Robinson JL

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health care professionals (HCPs) may be involved in counselling women after an antenatal diagnosis of various fetal anomalies. Many pregnant women consider termination of pregnancy (TOP) after antenatal diagnosis of various fetal anomalies. Little is known, however, about the attitudes of HCPs regarding TOP ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Janvier A,Couture E,Deschenes M,Nadeau S,Barrington K,Lantos J

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Referrals to paediatric endocrine clinics for short stature are common. Height velocity (HV) is an essential component of the evaluation of short stature as growth deceleration often reflects an underlying paediatric endocrine diagnosis (PED). Access to previous measurements facilitates prompt calculation of...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Yue D,Miller MR,Clarson CL

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This statement is intended for health care professionals caring for neonates and young infants. The objectives of this statement are to review the short and long term effects of systemic and inhaled postnatal corticosteroids for the prevention or treatment of evolving or established chronic lung disease, and to make r...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors：

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A checklist that promotes compliance with aseptic technique during line insertion is a component of many care bundles aimed at reducing nosocomial infections among intensive care unit patients. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the use of bundled interventions that include a checklist during central-line inser...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Simpson CD,Hawes J,James AG,Lee KS

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe an approach to history, physical examination and investigation for the developmentally delayed child. METHODS:A review of electronic databases from 1997 to 2001 was done searching for articles relating to the approach to or investigations of children with developmental delay. Five studies, includ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Meschino WS

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past three decades, rapidly changing demographic characteristics have been witnessed in western society. Concurrently, numerous culture-related studies have attested to the disparity in health services among different ethnic groups. Reports have shown contributing factors that can render main stream services in...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Chan-Yip A

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is recognized as an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Vaccine development has been challenging in young infants and has required the advent of molecular technologies to optimize the safety profile, while maintaining immunogenicity of live-attenuated vaccines. Prote...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Sales V,Wang EE

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the current prevalence of smoking among First Nations youth living on reserve within the Saskatoon Tribal Council, and to determine the independent risk indicators associated with smoking among First Nations youth. METHODS:Students in grades 5 to 8 attending school within the Saskatoon Tribal Co...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Lemstra M,Rogers M,Thompson A,Moraros J,Tempier R

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Widespread varicella vaccination in Canada since 2007 has changed the epidemiology of chickenpox, with a significant decline in varicella-related hospitalizations. However, there will always be a varicella-susceptible population because of immune-compromising treatments or conditions and/or parental vaccine refusal. T...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Bridger NA

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the use and potential interactions of natural health products (NHPs) with conventional medications in children with life-limiting illnesses. METHODS:The present study was a retrospective medical record review of palliative care patients <18 years of age who were admitted for respite care to a C...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Beringer A,Vaillancourt R,Villarreal G,Vadeboncoeur C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recreation, globalization, migration, and families visiting friends and relatives (VFRs) overseas have increased the frequency of international travel and potential exposures to tropical diseases. Young infected patients can present a diagnostic challenge to clinicians when they return to Canada, with significant cons...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Audcent T,Hunter A

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobial stewardship is a recent concept that embodies the practical, judicious use of antimicrobials to decrease adverse outcomes from antimicrobials while optimizing the treatment of bacterial infections to reduce the emergence of resistant pathogens. The objectives of the present statement are to illustrate th...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Le Saux N

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adolescents who suffer from chronic pain also report complex syndrome-associated disability and distress that can detrimentally affect the quality of their lives and the lives of their family members. Over the past 10 years, there have been significant developments in both methods of assessment and in treatment progra...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Eccleston C,Clinch J

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The administration of intravenous (IV) therapy at home is an alternative to hospitalization for treatment of infection and a number of other conditions, and has been demonstrated to be effective and safe, to reduce cost and to improve quality of life. While home IV therapy has many advantages for children, it is not u...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Moore D,Bortolussi R

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The establishment of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) generated considerable excitement about the capacity for health research in Canada. The long term success of the CIHR will be determined, in part, by its ability to recruit, train and retain a cadre of talented researchers. During a workshop to dev...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Benzies KM,Barnes D,Clifford T,Bouayad A,Hardy D,Korneluk Y,Marrache AM,McCusker C,Miller S,Ring T,Walker M,Waterhouse C

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability to communicate effectively with patients and families is paramount for good patient care. This practice point reviews the importance of communicating effectively in cross-cultural encounters. The concept of cultural competence is introduced, along with the LEARN (Listen, Explain, Acknowledge, Recommend, Ne...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Ladha T,Zubairi M,Hunter A,Audcent T,Johnstone J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperbilirubinemia is very common and usually benign in the term newborn infant and the late preterm infant at 35 and 36 completed weeks' gestation. Critical hyperbilirubinemia is uncommon but has the potential for causing long-term neurological impairment. Early discharge of the healthy newborn infant, particularly t...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors：

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:School-based vaccination programs can be a source of distress for many students due to the pain from the needle injection and related fears. We created a multifaceted Knowledge Translation (KT) intervention to address vaccination and pain, fear, and fainting called The CARD™ System. The objectives were to doc...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Taddio A,Freedman T,Wong H,McMurtry CM,MacDonald N,Ilersich ANT,Ilersich ALT,McDowall T,Pain Pain Go Away Team .

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response to suspected or proven infection. Given its importance in terms of morbidity and mortality, a number of initiatives by several professional societies in recent years have led to the development of guidelines for the recognition and timely management of sepsis. The principal e...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Farrell CA

更新日期：2020-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In September 2005, the Alberta government introduced the daily physical activity (DPA) initiative, which requires that students from grades 1 to 9 be physically active in school for a minimum of 30 min per day. OBJECTIVE:To obtain information on whether and how the DPA initiative has been implemented in C...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Kennedy CD,Cantell M,Dewey D

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00