abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the factors associated with the sex disparity showing a greater prevalence of obesity/overweight in boys compared with girls in Chinese school children. METHODS:Sampled students and their parents were asked to complete a questionnaire. Perceptions of weight status by the parents, grandparents and ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Li J,Lei J,Wen S,Zhou L

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of celiac disease is a strict, life-long gluten-free (GF) diet. This diet is complex and can be challenging. Factors affecting adherence to the GF diet are important to identify for improving adherence. OBJECTIVE:To identify factors that inhibit or improve adherence to a GF diet in children wi...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： MacCulloch K,Rashid M

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：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：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：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：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:In 2001, a chart review of children referred to the authors' endocrine clinic because of short stature revealed that many were referred with insufficient baseline data, had normal height velocity and were within genetic target height. Therefore, a two-way fax communication system was implemented b...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Chiniara L,Perry RJ,Van Vliet G,Huot C,Deal C

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrition is an important part of sport performance for young athletes, in addition to allowing for optimal growth and development. Macronutrients, micronutrients and fluids in the proper amounts are essential to provide energy for growth and activity. To optimize performance, young athletes need to learn what, when a...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Purcell LK,Canadian Paediatric Society, Paediatric Sports and Exercise Medicine Section.

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This practice point summarizes the use of antiviral drugs to manage influenza illness in children and youth for the 2012/2013 season. It excerpts a recently published, full-length update of Canadian recommendations for clinicians on the use of antiviral drugs for the prevention and treatment of influenza, with a focus...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Allen UD,Canadian Paediatric Society, Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee.

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Formal sexual education is a mandatory component of the high school curriculum in most Canadian provinces. The present study was a preliminary assessment of sexual knowledge among a sample of Ontario adolescents who had completed their high school sexual education requirements. METHODS:A questionnaire, test...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Kumar MM,Lim R,Langford C,Seabrook JA,Speechley KN,Lynch T

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Canadian subspecialty residency training programs are developed around the learning objectives listed in the seven Canadian Medical Education Directives for Specialists (CanMEDS) criteria. Delivering content on objectives outside of those traditionally acquired in clinical rotations can be a challenge. In the present ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Hung GR,Bialy L,Cheng A

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although multiple critical steps are taken to minimize the risk of infection from transfusion of blood or blood products in developed countries, this risk can never be entirely eliminated. In Canada, the risks of noninfectious transfusion reactions, such as transfusion-related acute lung injury and major allergic or a...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Macdonald NE,O'Brien SF,Delage G

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal timing for changing intravenous (IV) administration sets that contain total parenteral nutrition (TPN), with and without lipids, in neonates remains unknown. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether decreasing the frequency of changing IV administration sets (>24 h versus every 24 h) in neonates increases...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Chirinian N,Shah V

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：:Breastfeeding confers extensive and well-established benefits and is recognized as an extremely effective preventative health measure for both mothers and babies. Except in very few specific medical situations, breastfeeding should be universally encouraged for all mothers and infants. To improve worldwide breastfeedi...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Pound CM,Unger SL,Canadian Paediatric Society, Hospital Paediatrics Section, Nutrition and Gastroenterology Committee.

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children with acute asthma exacerbations frequently present to an emergency department with signs of respiratory distress. The most severe episodes are potentially life-threatening. Effective treatment depends on the accurate and rapid assessment of disease severity at presentation. This statement addresses the assess...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Ortiz-Alvarez O,Mikrogianakis A,Canadian Paediatric Society, Acute Care Committee.

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paediatric restless legs syndrome (RLS) treatment is important because RLS's associated sleep disturbance causes significant developmental-behavioural morbidity and impacts family well-being. RLS is associated with brain iron insufficiency and dopaminergic dysfunction. Diagnosis requires fulfillment of diagnostic crit...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Dosman C,Witmans M,Zwaigenbaum L

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous malignant melanoma has increased more than three-fold in the past 35 years. Because damage is cumulative, exposure to ultraviolet radiation early in life elevates a risk that is increased further as individuals use artificial sources of ultraviolet radiation. The full impact and scope of damage caused by yea...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Taddeo D,Stanwick R,Canadian Paediatric Society, Adolescent Health Committee.

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：:Cranial asymmetry occurring as a result of forces that deform skull shape in the supine position is known as deformational plagiocephaly. The risk of plagiocephaly may be modified by positioning the baby on alternate days with the head to the right or the left side, and by increasing time spent in the prone position d...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Cummings C

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of early-onset group B streptococcal (GBS) sepsis in the neonatal population has decreased substantially since the introduction of maternal intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis and routine prenatal screening. However, these strategies have not reduced the incidence of late-onset GBS infections. Additional ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Morinis J,Shah J,Murthy P,Fulford M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present statement reviews the evidence for universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS). A systematic review of the literature was conducted using Medline and using search dates from 1996 to the third week of August 2009. The following search terms were used: neonatal screening AND hearing loss AND hearing disorders...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Patel H,Feldman M

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：:In Canada, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization systematically reviews the evidence for the effectiveness and safety of new and old vaccines, and sets a 'minimum' recommended schedule. However, in contrast to other industrialized countries where single, harmonized countrywide immunization schedules are de r...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Macdonald N,Bortolussi R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic neonatal priapism is a rare and poorly understood phenomenon. The case of an otherwise healthy premature male newborn who was noted to have a persistent penile erection on the first day of life is presented. A Doppler ultrasound of the penis was performed, along with the first-ever cavernous blood gas analy...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Dust N,Daboval T,Guerra L

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Riga-Fede is the rare condition of benign ulceration caused by repetitive trauma to the lingual tissues by the teeth in children younger than two years of age. The differential diagnosis includes infective and neoplastic conditions. Histological diagnosis is required when the symptoms fail to resolve with standard man...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Eley KA,Watt-Smith PA,Watt-Smith SR

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:All Canadian jurisdictions require certain professionals to report suspected or observed child maltreatment. The present study examined the types of maltreatment, level of harm and child functioning issues (controlling for family socioeconomic status, age and sex of the child) reported by health care and non...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Tonmyr L,Li YA,Williams G,Scott D,Jack SM

更新日期：2010-10-01 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

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：BACKGROUND:Current recommendations suggest that routine screening for hypoglycemia should be performed in all term newborns with a birth weight (BW) below the 10th percentile. The impact of updated growth curves on the incidence of hypoglycemia in small-for-gestational-age (SGA) newborns has not been evaluated. OBJECT...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Mejri A,Dorval VG,Nuyt AM,Carceller A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Canada lags behind other countries when it comes to investing in families with children. Canada, therefore, fails to promote health by not optimizing early development. The authors diagnose the Canadian failure. The problem is not research or fiscal capacity, but rather a sickness in Canadian culture. Four ailments ar...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Kershaw P,Anderson L

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A number of reports suggest that Aboriginal cultural status is a major risk indicator for drug and alcohol use. The primary purpose of the present paper was to determine whether Aboriginal cultural status is independently associated with risk behaviours, such as marijuana use and alcohol abuse, among youth...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Lemstra M,Neudorf C,Nannapaneni U,Bennett N,Scott C,Kershaw T

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Many of these children have risk factors for later disease, including cardiovascular disease. For optimal cardiovascular health, health care professionals must be able to identify children and youth at risk and provide appropriate support as needed. The present artic...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Bridger T

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of patients with headaches is a major component of every paediatric practice. In a nationally representative sample of Canadian adolescents, it was found that 26.6% of those 12 to 13 years of age and 31.2% of those 14 to 15 years of age reported that they experienced headaches at least once per week.The...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Dooley J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family physicians, paediatricians, nurse practitioners and all primary health care providers are well-positioned in the health care system to provide identification and intervention for developmental delay in early childhood. This can be accomplished through the promotion of healthy child development by supporting chi...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Mousmanis P,Watson WJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The importance of the teaching role of residents in medical education is increasingly being recognized. There are little data about how this role is perceived within training programs or how residents develop their teaching skills. The aims of the present study were to explore the perspectives of Canadian pa...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Walton JM,Patel H

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone marrow aspiration (BMA) and bone marrow trephine biopsy are important procedures for the diagnosis of hematological malignancies and nonmalignant diseases in children. During BMA, bone marrow particles are obtained for analysis including microscopic morphologic evaluations and differential counts. During a trephi...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Abla O,Friedman J,Doyle J

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medically unexplained symptoms in young people can present a challenge for primary care physicians to manage. Despite the prevalence of this clinical problem, physicians feel ill-equipped to deal with it. Families may attribute symptoms to an organic cause, despite the absence of identified pathology, and often resist...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Geist R,Weinstein M,Walker L,Campo JV

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although adolescent males have as many health issues and concerns as adolescent females, they are much less likely to be seen in a clinical setting. This is related to both individual factors and the health care system itself, which is not always encouraging and set up to provide comprehensive male health care. Workin...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

authors： Westwood M,Pinzon J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article on p. 583 in vol. 12.][This corrects the article on p. 591 in vol. 12.]. ...

journal_title：Paediatrics & child health

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更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00