Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 08-12-2013 to 08-18-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 03:57 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 20 events & stories.
- Child Safety: Stranger Danger Warning Needs Updating – GREAT article – long, but worth reading! http://t.co/M7tNEg2rZ7 2013-08-18
- A Year of Breast-Feeding – and its impact on a child’s brain development http://t.co/KWjVC0o1sv new study 2013-08-18
- Many Children Outgrow Asthma – http://t.co/8KaC4VpBzk http://t.co/WDsMdTywvs 2013-08-18
- When Your Child Is Scared of the Dark – advice from the Cleveland Clinic on how to help ease fears http://t.co/vZmHnu4YzZ 2013-08-16
- BMI may not be the best measure for obese child’s health – other factors can play an important role http://t.co/119SvIR8EL 2013-08-16
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
New method for diagnosing children’s lung conditions http://t.co/n3qNPnPHND
Amazing possibilities for future early-diagnosis of respiratory diseases
- Health Tip: Comfort a Child With Croup – But if the toddler is under 4 years old, hold the cough medicine http://t.co/4NRrXlge2W 2013-08-16
- Are trampolines safe for children? http://t.co/ZyZgjLUhQI 2013-08-16
- Childhood Tummy Aches May Be Tied to Adult Anxiety and Depression http://t.co/a4oevNKn0t 2013-08-16
- Autism kids’ deaths lead to calls for development of an alert system for kids that have wandered http://t.co/qTSChsBOKO 2013-08-16
- Where Teens Seek Online Privacy Advice http://t.co/PTlopfcSA9 2013-08-16
- Make Your Family Vacation Safe, Secure and Fun http://t.co/rc9DitFcKs 2013-08-16
- Ask.fm What It Is and What Parents Need to Know: Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/vcEzKZXea5 2013-08-15
- Making Mealtime Traditions for Your Family http://t.co/VzY8bjnwSQ 2013-08-14
- UK Ministers demand action to overturn nursery ‘cuddle bans’ http://t.co/Gd1sjKx1zB Do “no contact” rules do more harm than good? 2013-08-13
- Overweight and obese children are more likely to be diagnosed with asthma http://t.co/5fLqpcqPim Not a surprise…but sad 2013-08-13
- Parents should shun ‘healthy’ (over-sugary) fruit drinks and give their kids water instead, say experts http://t.co/dqUhkuRBQ0 2013-08-13
- Farm fatalities prompt child safety warning http://t.co/F31sb8UfKR families must be more aware of the dangers for kids during harvest 2013-08-12
- Sugary Beverages Now Linked to Obesity in 4- and 5-Year-Olds http://t.co/kqjadVDrCv 2013-08-12
- The 5 Best Stress-Reducing, Back-to-School Apps for Parents http://t.co/zn0vHmEWhH 2013-08-12
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 08-05-2013 to 08-11-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 03:59 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 20 events & stories.
- 5 Pool Safety Rules For Young Children http://t.co/TaEUY83e40 2013-08-11
- New test returned rapid diagnosis for pediatric TB http://t.co/QclaB6khOu great news! 2013-08-10
- Telemedicine consultations significantly improve pediatric care in rural emergency rooms http://t.co/lqkeR9EfKh Nice! 2013-08-10
- August is children’s eye health & safety month – American Academy of Pediatrics recommends your child’s pediatrician conduct screenings http://t.co/ZF8RBvohIQ 2013-08-09
- Flu in pregnancy may quadruple child’s risk for bipolar disorder http://t.co/uT6wmSRWrJ 2013-08-09
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
What is Omegle? An app to “chat with strangers online“. What Parents Need to Know… http://t.co/8hMbQUJoeq
- Terrific post by drowning prevention expert Rebecca Robinson: At What Age Are They “Old Enough” to Swim Unsupervised? http://t.co/SnL9qwPDSd 2013-08-09
- One size doesn’t fit all: Ethnic birth weight chart better for infant care http://t.co/8ybb5G1vGn 2013-08-09
- Disabled Children Treated More Harshly In Developing World http://t.co/T26lVY89Qk 2013-08-09
- The Kid’s Doctor-Migraines in Children: Part 1 of 2 parts http://t.co/UUhPj8hm1C 2013-08-09
- Smurfs 2 Sensory Friendly Screening on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 10am http://t.co/3t275nXEu3 2013-08-08
- Glow, A Fertility App Conceived By A Former Slide Exec, Is Powered By Data Instead Of Assumptions http://t.co/7ElTJWxWIl 2013-08-08
- Kids’ asthma more likely to linger with pet allergies http://t.co/4beNS1CjHc 2013-08-07
- Teaneck Firm Gets $500K For Pediatric Heart Transplant Research http://t.co/uSpYGTbYcN 2013-08-07
- Engage Your Family in Keeping Your Home “Pet-Clean” and Healthy: http://t.co/dLIn9qjTsh
2013-08-07 - Safety First: My Child’s ID App – Why You Might Want to Download It http://t.co/HTNIo8kr7J 2013-08-07
- Acne in elementary school? Pimples are starting younger, dermatologists say http://t.co/FXdIL8ClcM 2013-08-05
- Love Fall Breezes, But Hate Your Child’s Sneezes? What to Do… by Pediatrician Dr Joe http://t.co/6huS5vh900 2013-08-05
- Tasmania’s devastating bushfires test kids’ mental health http://t.co/PVML9Lmlab PTSD, anxiety & depression identified 2013-08-05
- How to install a staircase child safety gate http://t.co/tvyP9UPcKz 2013-08-05
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-29-2013 to 08-04-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:00 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 10 events & stories.
- 34 children a day are treated for choking on food, study finds http://t.co/7FL2xMpG9S checkout Safe Sizer plates http://t.co/IEkjv9bH5J 2013-08-04
- Panel finds 1/5th of 2011 child deaths in Mississippi preventable http://t.co/42CO9ygdGg 2013-08-04
- Children’s Hospitals As Health Nannies: Prescriptions for Fruits and Other Unusual Ways to Keep the Doctor Away http://t.co/R84d25UHCx 2013-08-04
- Likelihood of child outgrowing food allergies depends on type, severity of allergy http://t.co/n5M5tlFvsJ 2013-08-04
- Radon & Lung Cancer: Keeping Your Kids Safe from the Ground Up http://t.co/LS246M4gj4 2013-08-03
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
A comprehensive guide to Childhood Sports Injuries – How to Avoid Both Common & Serious Problems by EMS Safety Expert Greg Atwood http://t.co/qhblGIkNTP
- A Personal Perspective on Health Insurance, Kids and Health Reform: http://t.co/k6tXy1uupd 2013-08-01
- 10 minutes is all the time it takes for a car to reach deadly temperatures w/ a child locked inside. http://t.co/d1TcWAKrK8 July 31st is Nat’l Heatstroke Prevention Day 2013-07-31
- Shape Up with Family-friendly Fitness Ideas: http://t.co/PpXcq8pL3Q 2013-07-31
- The Difference Between Parental Pushing Vs. Nurturing Kids http://t.co/Z4Qt1dNJ6e #parenting #gifted 2013-07-29
- Rapid test allows for earlier diagnosis of tuberculosis in children http://t.co/IvEpoGafJq 2013-07-29
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-22-2013 to 07-28-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:02 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 30 events & stories.
- Exciting new research could forever change how donated livers are allocated to children in need! http://t.co/g3UqxVb8zV 2013-07-28
- Young British teenagers becoming increasingly unhappy, report warns http://t.co/vQLKoLXmxa 2013-07-28
- 5 Tips for Helping Your Child Become A Safe Driver http://t.co/Tewznzpk2H 2013-07-28
- Kids and tractors not a safe mix, experts say http://t.co/Es3vFluDUw >100 kids are killed and 26,000 seriously injured ea/year 2013-07-27
- Tips to Prevent Serious Lawn Mower Injuries in Kids http://t.co/2hlgs6taae 2013-07-27
PedSafe Top Headline of the Week:
July 31st is Nat’l Heatstroke Prevention Day!! One Decision: Tragic Results (Video)
Please Look Before You Lock! http://t.co/kE2TlR2t0x
- Ministers demand action on ‘unacceptable’ child death rates in Britain – among worst in Europe http://t.co/VKXuO2fO3f 2013-07-27
- Boy Scouts ban obese kids from outing http://t.co/QkXpb0y0sQ no-one with a BMI above 40 can participate. Is this safety or discrimination? 2013-07-27
- Homemade blowguns can backfire, lodge darts in teens’ throats http://t.co/d8tBksJDfU 2013-07-27
- Kids with pediatricians also getting care at retail medical clinics http://t.co/pDWT3mkmDT can cause problems as clinic doctors often don’t have full medical history 2013-07-27
- More U.S. Children Being Injured by Falling TVs – Most are under 5 years old. http://t.co/up31zbRW8E Pls secure all TV sets! 2013-07-27
- Fire safety tips for homes with children http://t.co/37h1t2VjGp 2013-07-27
- NBC releases free, interactive e-book called “Growing Up Online to help parents keep kids safe http://t.co/8QWXmane0u 2013-07-26
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians wants smacking of children outlawed http://t.co/kosUxPSdNN agree or disagree?? 2013-07-26
- Don’t let A Predator Make Your Child a Victim! http://t.co/rUMII2S0g1 2013-07-26 Please Read this very important article!
- Epilepsy drugs in pregnancy tied to kids’ developmental delays http://t.co/PcIG5woYpP 2013-07-26
- Vaccine against Meningitis B should not be offered to UK children ‘because it’s not cost effective’? Really? http://t.co/VC2227Mfue 2013-07-25
- Children as young as 7 had elevated levels of cotinine in their blood if their mother smoked – new study http://t.co/oW4s8E2kC3 2013-07-25
- How to Set Netflix Parental Controls: Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/hGUfd5KShd 2013-07-25
PedSafe Headline of the Week #2:
Kids less than 6 yrs old who mistakenly drank caffeine-laced energy drinks comprise half the cases of energy drink toxicity! http://t.co/EwpoTccWE3
Please watch your kids around these drinks!
- Miami’s First Telemedicine-Enabled Mobile Medical Clinic to Make a Difference for Under-served Local Children http://t.co/JBE7DRP03d 2013-07-25
- CPR, adult supervision best defense against drownings, authorities say http://t.co/qaYIMESXWm 2013-07-24
- Camping Tips for Safe and Fun Family Bonding Experiences: http://t.co/mb4jPPxIAs 2013-07-24
- Music Beneficial (less pain & distress) for Children Undergoing IV Placement – also benefits parents & providers http://t.co/sWZeF915Zx 2013-07-22
- Pakistan Battles Polio, and Its People’s Mistrust – hindering campaign to protect the country’s children http://t.co/ItPe7OzbyI 2013-07-22
- What to expect when your child is in therapy http://t.co/kKXJfa7jd1 wonderful article with age-specific guidelines for parents 2013-07-22
- Possible Source of Pediatric Tumors Identified http://t.co/HhaTv1LAu3 hopefully this will lay the groundwork for new cancer therapies 2013-07-22
- Best Water Safety Products: Because Kids Don’t Float – by Drowning Safety Expert Rebecca Robinson http://t.co/iHcrPoufDE 2013-07-22
- A Special Bond Between Dog & Pediatric Patients: new program brings together “patients” w/similar disabilities http://t.co/YDUtWZ9sRY 🙂 2013-07-22
- Half of parents in recent survey aware that radiation from a CT scan tied to increased risk of cancer for their child http://t.co/9MWoAHiYdS 2013-07-22
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-15-2013 to 07-21-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:05 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 25 events & stories.
- Recall: Ford to Fix Child Safety Door Locks on 2013 Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus, and Lincoln MKS http://t.co/FJ3KWgKZxM 2013-07-21
- SAFE program aims to protect autistic kids & adults by providing information to 1st responders that can aid in emergency interactions http://t.co/DfbDkO3wNh 2013-07-21
- Sweet & salty flavors, repeat exposure, serving size and parental behavior are key drivers in kid’s food choices http://t.co/inLeoucXnv 2013-07-21
- Facebook and Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) team up to educate children on internet safety http://t.co/ct2thmgitu 2013-07-20
- Safe Kids Columbus offer baby-sitting safety course http://t.co/zahbfZU70h make sure your sitter knows what to do in an emergency – check for similar courses in your area 2013-07-20
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Restroom safety – a valuable lesson for young children http://t.co/9p85kt8AKD
- Playground Safety: Tips for Parents and Caregivers from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://t.co/BVMA1Btraa 2013-07-20
- First brain wave test for ADHD gets FDA approval http://t.co/y7RAZXg05h test ‘can help confirm a diagnosis’ 2013-07-19
- Your child’s safety and severe weather http://t.co/rnup5TvO38 steps parents can take to help kids work through their fears 2013-07-19
- Dogs, children and safety http://t.co/5qS8xM7WlH a wonderful article about child…and pet safety 🙂 2013-07-19
- Kids’ health: Secondhand smoke down, binge drinking up | results from new census data… http://t.co/w74UZas96n 2013-07-19
- Queensland study to help doctors recognise when CT scans for children are really needed, to limit kids’ exposure to radiation http://t.co/Y81VUqqs78 2013-07-19
- “Milk and Cookie Disease”: The new childhood health condition caused by diet http://t.co/VUsjUfc8zS 2013-07-19
- Our Miracle Baby: Aidan’s Story of Surviving CDH http://t.co/IuiD6VhIbl 2013-07-19
- Monsters or mortals? Children in car seats too often out of sight and mind http://t.co/vBdC56tYbV 2013-07-18
- ‘It’s time to say: we’re not getting it right on British children’s health” -Royal College of Paediatrics http://t.co/aDvI2xkG3x 2013-07-18
- 7 Ways to Protect Your Home and Family this Hurricane Season: http://t.co/j6R8MNezZq 2013-07-18
- Kids and sports: Playing it safe – comprehensive tips to avoid, recognize and treat if necessary, various sports injuries 2013-07-18
- Cry analyzer seeks clues to babies’ health that could allow for early intervention http://t.co/8IRR0sUXTV 2013-07-18
- Overcoming infertility after a childhood cancer: new study offers optimistic outlook http://t.co/Bx8Huw65bP 2013-07-18
- Do kids really need milk? Maybe not. – MD Mama http://t.co/FW5AncBB8V 2013-07-17
- Assisted Conception (e.g. IVF) Not Linked to Cancer Risk in Kids, Studies Say http://t.co/S8UfFwEzH9 reassuring news! 2013-07-17
- Happy 4 Year Bloggiversary Pediatric Safety!! http://t.co/IThWhz8QQt 2013-07-17
- Helping Kids Understand Their “Digital Footprint”: Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/AUPYaHYATb 2013-07-16
- Internet Safety 101: 10 tips to keep your children safe from online predators http://t.co/gpTR25XzMO 2013-07-16
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-08-2013 to 07-14-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:07 pm
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.
Each day we use Twitter to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- Safe Kids, Smart Parents: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Keep Their Children Safe – new book http://t.co/B4LRUgzKUy 2013-07-14
- Irregular bedtimes at a young age can greatly impact a developing child’s intellectual performance http://t.co/9f7nj9ubMI 2013-07-14
- As Mystery Illness Stalks Its Young, India Intensifies Search for a Killer http://t.co/3X1515qWkH this happens every year! 2013-07-14
- Medical marijuana for kids? Some praise results while others worry about risks http://t.co/kzxkbPk7EJ interesting read… 2013-07-13
- Summer Safety Apps for Parents to Keep Track of Kids http://t.co/Y0DjWM8Q4I 2013-07-13
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Talking to kids about healthy relationships can help them steer clear of abuse http://t.co/2hEszwUITA great tips worth reading!
- Utah – first state screening for CMV virus that can cause disabilities in infants http://t.co/f93leHsjeT 2013-07-13
- Brainy foods for healthy kids – top 10 foods recommended http://t.co/KckqLiZBuS 2013-07-12
- Simplify your sunscreen routine once and for all | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/q5S9otxzSv 2013-07-11
- CPR Saves Child from Drowning – http://t.co/drEb81I1d6 http://t.co/8ikkpCL14z Reminder to all of us – learn CPR!! 2013-07-11
- Food Peer Pressure and Your Family: Helpful Strategies http://t.co/LpOnsPFVDm 2013-07-11
- Study adds new info to improve pediatric dental sedation http://t.co/eOYmffyQ2r Very interesting info – for parents too! 2013-07-09
- 47% of babies studied have flat spots on heads (typically reversable) http://t.co/4pylwi1qZc increase due to “safe sleeping” positions 2013-07-09
- 9 Ways to Summer Safety-Proof Your Home Today | These are NOT your “same as all the other” tips – Worth Reading! http://t.co/Pra0WHxRHs 2013-07-09
- Easing Your Little One’s Separation Anxiety: http://t.co/WSWdDk4G2t 2013-07-08 Terrific article by Dr Michele Borba:
