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Kids and Heat: Making Exercise Safe by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy From Medscape PediatricsAn Expert Interview With Michael F. Bergeron, PhDLaurie Scudder, DNP, NP; Michael F. Bergeron, PhDEditor's Note:The American Academy of Pediatrics (A ... Read on »

Contrasting Views on Treatment of Children Dying From Cancer by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy From Medscape Medical News > Oncology Roxanne Nelson October 19, 2011 — Despite significant improvements in cure rates, childhood cancer can follow an unpredictable cours ... Read on »

Pediatric UTI: Putting the Guidelines Into Practice by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy From Medscape PediatricsAn Expert Interview With S. Maria Finnell, MDLaurie Scudder, DNP, PNP; S. Maria Finnell, MD, MS10/05/2011Editor's Note:The American Academy of Pediat ... Read on »

Infants Likelier to Get HIV If Mother Infected Through Sex by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy From Medscape Pediatrics An Expert Interview With Michael F. Bergeron, PhD Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP; Michael F. Bergeron, PhD Editor's Note: The American Academy of Pedia ... Read on »

CDC: National HPV Vaccine Programs Yet to Spread in Americas by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy From Medscape Medical NewsEmma Hitt, PhDOctober 14, 2011 — Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is being used as part of national or regional immunization programs in only 4 o ... Read on »

New ADHD Guidelines Updated to Include Broader Age Range by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy From Medscape Medical News Emma Hitt, PhD October 14, 2011 — Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is being used as part of national or regional immunization programs in onl ... Read on »

Food Allergies in Kids More Common Than Thought by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy From WebMD Health NewsBrenda GoodmanJune 20, 2011 — The largest study ever to track childhood food allergies in the U.S. shows that they may be more common and more dangerou ... Read on »

Rotavirus Vaccine Tied to Short-Term Risk for Intussusception by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy From WebMD Health News Brenda Goodman June 20, 2011 — The largest study ever to track childhood food allergies in the U.S. shows that they may be more common and more dan ... Read on »

Toys - Safety tips by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy ToysSelect only toys suitable for the child's age group, and make sure to read and follow all warnings, safety messages, and instructions that come with the toy.Child with a ... Read on »

Baby Strollers - safety tips by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy When choosing or using a stroller keep these points in mind: Always supervise children when they are in the stroller. Choose a sturdy stroller and follow the manufactu ... Read on »

play safety by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy PlaygroundsChildren have died when their clothing or drawstrings got caught on playground equipment or on fences. Other children have died when they became entangled on rope ... Read on »

Pacifiers by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy Never tie or hang a pacifier or any other object around the neck of a baby or a young child. This can result in strangulation. Pacifiers should be replaced at least every ... Read on »

Children's Clothing by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy Cotton and cotton-blend fabrics catch fire and burn more quickly than most synthetic materials. Nylon and polyester are more difficult to catch fire and burn more slowly.Loo ... Read on »

Baby Slings & Baby Carriers by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy source: Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.caThe use of baby slings and baby carriers (worn by the caregiver) has led to serious injuries, and in some cases, the death of babies i ... Read on »

Your preschooler and safety: by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy How to prevent injuries at homeSafety begins at home. You probably spent a lot of time and effort making your home safe for your baby. Did you know there are still more thin ... Read on »

Keep your baby safe by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy Injury is the leading cause of death among children in Canada. Some of the biggest dangers to babies are falls, burns or scalds, drowning, choking, suffocation or strangulat ... Read on »

Social media: What parents should know by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy Social media: What parents should knowChildren and teens are creating and sharing information more than ever using digital media such as cell phones, smart phones, and compu ... Read on »

Water safety for young children by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy Toys Select only toys suitable for the child's age group, and make sure to read and follow all warnings, safety messages, and instructions that come with the toy. Child w ... Read on »

Antihypertensive Shows Promise for Autism by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy From Medscape Medical News > PsychiatryFran LowryOctober 6, 2011 — The beta blocker propranolol, a drug widely used to treat hypertension and anxiety disorders, may also be ... Read on »

Steroids for Wheezing Slow Growth in Smallest Kids by Poh Tin Tan Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthcare Industry & Policy From Reuters Health InformationBy Anne HardingNEW YORK (Reuters Health) Sep 29 - Fluticasone treatment will not stunt growth in most preschoolers with recurrent wheezing, a ... Read on »

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