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One-in-four children with major traumatic injuries not cared for in pediatric trauma centres

New research shows that 1 in 4 children with major traumatic injury do not receive care in a pediatric trauma centre, where outcomes are generally better than in adult centres. The authors of the study, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), recommend evidence-based...
Emergency Medicine

Kids with fractures and sprains don’t need oral opioids for their pain, pediatric emergency researchers find

Cross-Canada study shows ibuprofen alone provides the same level of pain relief as ibuprofen plus acetaminophen or ibuprofen plus hydromorphone. Kids with broken or sprained limbs don’t need oral opioids to treat their pain, according to newly published findings from a cross-Canada study by pediatric...
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Children under two more likely to visit ED after virtual care visits than in-person visits

HN Summary • An Ontario study found children aged three months to two years were...
Cardiology

Researchers uncover genetic basis of heart defects and facial differences in syndrome

HN Summary •  New genetic cause identified: SickKids and University of Toronto researchers discovered previously...
Pediatrics

Maternal early warning system keeps patients safe before they know it

When it comes to welcoming a new baby into the world, safety for both...
Pediatrics

Expanding access to prenatal education with new online modules for high-risk pregnant patients

Expecting a baby can be both exciting and overwhelming, particularly for families navigating a...
Emergency Medicine

From survival to thriving: Sunnybrook improves pregnancy outcomes following traumatic injuries

Eloisa Valles’ injuries after being struck by a car in 2020 were painful and...
Diseases

Type 1 diabetes in children can be linked to other types of diabetes in parents

HN Summary • Parental diabetes linked to childhood type 1 diabetes:  New research shows that...
Pediatrics

NICU families get a jump on healing with skin-to-skin “kangaroo” care

In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids),...
Pediatrics

Increasing access to autism assessments nationwide in partnership with families and autistic advocates

Autism is a complex and diverse neurodevelopmental condition that is diagnosed in one in...
Pediatrics

New RSV immunization catch-up clinic: An innovative model for community hospitals to prevent severe lung disease

As paediatric teams across Ontario prepare for the upcoming respiratory season, Halton Healthcare is...
Safe Medication

Corticosteroids: Safe medication use considerations in the pediatric population

LS is an 8-year-old girl who has been having a tough time with her...
Pediatrics

Pediatric surgical care helps get young hockey players back on the ice

Scarborough Health Network’s (SHN) Kids Care and Surgery programs are always ready to make...
Pediatrics

Little patients, big lessons: SickKids putting their own stamp on pediatric emergency medicine education

SickKids Emergency Department is a global leader in medical education, with physicians training the...
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