Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-01-2013 to 07-07-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:08 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.
- Number of UK children given drugs for ADHD up 9 times with patients as young as THREE being prescribed Ritalin http://t.co/aeJRK8GPPR 2013-07-07
- Attack on 1st-graders puts kids’ safety in spotlight http://t.co/xi9YYcTWTW Japan convenience stores offer round-the-clock emergency shelter for kids 2013-07-07
- Antibiotics in 1st yr of life linked to increased risk of eczema http://t.co/bkoffGvNfM no link shown with prenatal antibiotics 2013-07-07
- Button batteries sending five Australian kids a week to emergency departments http://t.co/KFB6GYeOxk Please avoid these! 2013-07-07
- N.M. to get $1M grant from the fed govt to help provide medical care to uninsured children http://t.co/pLhght7eAk Use it well! 2013-07-07
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Treating kids’ fever properly: http://t.co/NYW6nUmP17
Most caregivers mistakenly believe fever will have harmful effects on children
- Breast cancer gene testing: Most moms tell kids results http://t.co/beBVZUJtmN 2013-07-07
- Keeping Kids Information Safe Online: Tips from the Tween Experts http://t.co/gEX4eUiIfB excellent post worth reading! 2013-07-06
- Sweetened milk consumption ‘undermines’ child diet, says Harvard expert http://t.co/cvyMoTtzkD 2013-07-06
- Collapsible wire hampers pose risk to kids’ eyes http://t.co/9NffNBOPm7 2013-07-05
- Children who stay with their grandparents are likely to be heavier because of the extra treats http://t.co/4OC1QgmMvU 2013-07-05
- Summer Safety: How kids can stay safe from cyberbullying over the holidays http://t.co/pXa247Zg8n 2013-07-05
- New online child safety rules aim to protect kids on social media, smartphones http://t.co/vsGFZv28Hp 2013-07-05
- Why Medicaid Matters to Kids http://t.co/uaiWu5XsZ2 2013-07-05
- Latchkey kids need to learn safety at home – some helpful tips & guidelines http://t.co/F24dfT2vkS 2013-07-05
- Healthy Road-Trip-Friendly Snacks for Kids http://t.co/QyygM351YP 2013-07-04
- India constitutes 40% of world’s malnourished children http://t.co/IBrtvzUbo0 not a statistic any country wants to have! 2013-07-01
- Tick Safety Tips for Kids at Summer Camp – steps to prevent Lyme disease & other illnesses http://t.co/ccrNszJe7M 2013-07-01
- Ford recalls 13,000 Explorer, Taurus and Lincoln MKS models due to an issue with child safety locks http://t.co/p5ABe1ONnb 2013-07-01
- New Post: 4th of July Strategies for Special Needs Kids… http://t.co/kPXBxsAq6h 2013-07-01
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-24-2013 to 06-30-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:09 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.
- Only 1/2 of US kids get the recommended amount of exercise and < 1/3 eat the right amount of fruits and veggies each day ow.ly/mwnxC 2013-06-30
- Initiative reduced pediatric ICU airway infections ow.ly/mu5sq 2013-06-28
- How Dads Keep Kids Healthy: pediatricsafety.net/?p=16587 2013-06-27
- Giving toddlers non-verbal clues about words boosts vocabularies ow.ly/mpflo interesting study 2013-06-26
- Focus on Health, Not Fat, in Food Talks With Kids – WebMD ow.ly/mpeXx 2013-06-26
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Please: ask if there is a gun where your child plays ow.ly/mjnVz
Important article…Please Read!
- 4 busloads of kids: Or why medicine safety is important | Confessions of a Dr. Mom ow.ly/mpd9L 2013-06-26
- Teens with HIV Need Transition to Adult Care ow.ly/mnNoK 4 steps to guide them during the transition 2013-06-25
- Managing hypertension in children takes lifestyle changes ow.ly/mlHW2 scary that we are talking about this! 2013-06-25
- Air pollution linked to increased risk of autism, other child health problems ow.ly/mkS0Z 2013-06-24
- Mowing-safety tips for teens – great post worth reading! ow.ly/mjpuz 2013-06-24
- Children of depressed mothers are less likely to have emotional problems if they attend daycare, new study suggests ow.ly/mictG 2013-06-24
- Answers to the Top 4 Dental Questions Asked by New Parents: pediatricsafety.net/?p=16585 2013-06-24
- HHS Secretary Urged to Update Organ Transplant Policies to Ensure Even Pediatric Patients with Rare Diseases Have Access ow.ly/micmm 2013-06-24
- Carestream Receives FDA Clearance for New Technology That Produces High Quality, Low Dose Pediatric X-rays ow.ly/mic82 2013-06-24 🙂
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-17-2013 to 06-23-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:11 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.
- 4 ways technology can improve pediatric care coordination http://t.co/GGKMzxYPst interesting article… 2013-06-23
- New Health Law Provisions To Expand Kids’ Dental Coverage May Fall Short http://t.co/lPf3wrR0TO 2013-06-23
- Nap Nanny recalled by CPSC http://t.co/cXL99xUdv2 note: 5 infant deaths & ~100 problems reported 2013-06-23
- Parents divided on monitoring their kids’ Internet use http://t.co/91n0xL1N6a 70% do, 30% don’t, due to trust and/or available time 2013-06-23
- Toronto EMS Warn About Balcony Fall Dangers – screens are meant to keep bugs out, not kids in! http://t.co/RIvQD0Mnk9 2013-06-23
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Whooping cough can be deadly for infants but 61% of adults don’t know their own vaccine status http://t.co/T2PbajR93T a booster is needed every 10 yrs
- Facebook Says Tech Flaw Exposed 6 Million Users’ phone #’s and e-mail addresses to unauthorized viewers http://t.co/mPEgcYjhFX Yikes! 2013-06-23
- Video: Volunteers build bikes to donate to pediatric patients in San Jose http://t.co/35B5KED59u nice! 🙂 2013-06-23
- Child obesity shock as figures reveal over 16% of boys in Scotland aged between two and four are found to be obese http://t.co/GoSgrtkXHg 2013-06-23
- Extended primary care office hours might help keep kids out of the emergency department http://t.co/RqKhyXVeGh 2013-06-22
- US safety agency investigating air bag sensors in Suzuki small SUVs http://t.co/0BZKsDn30n 2013-06-22
- Laundry is a chore, Safety is a must | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/Gr73lwDG5x 2013-06-21
- 6 Reasons to Call the Pediatrician: http://t.co/pWo310HZs0 2013-06-20
- Nearly all childhood cancer survivors develop chronic health conditions http://t.co/nbqdTBUeAf ongoing monitoring may help 2013-06-19
- A.M.A. Recognizes Obesity as a Disease http://t.co/UKT5GINcg8 hoping this will make it more of a focus for dr’s 2013-06-19
- New color coded wristbands at London public pools helps lifeguards identify swimmers potentially at risk http://t.co/wBqFkwyOQP 2013-06-19
- Bullying by siblings just as damaging, research finds http://t.co/PDouWtMA3Z 2013-06-19
- Study shows how children relate to their pets and the factors that influence this http://t.co/tllIi2Ok4V …interesting 2013-06-19
- Early, Severe 2012-2013 Flu Season Caused Big Rise in Child Deaths (at least 149 kids): CDC http://t.co/8zwDjsxIOg 2013-06-18
- Terminally Ill Children in Belgium May Soon Have ‘Right to Die’ http://t.co/eLrpiK2p99 2013-06-18
- Four-fold increase in child obesity-related UK hospital admissions http://t.co/CLp59mbXAY scary! 2013-06-18
- New Natural Gas Supplier Gives $5,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Promises to Continue http://t.co/wpOBf6YCDs 2013-06-18
- U.S. hospital starts world’s first pediatric hand transplant program http://t.co/6z7MeGytaV 2013-06-18
- BBC News – Google to tackle child sexual abuse images on web http://t.co/GCYzljDoxC via @marykayhoal 2013-06-17
- Summer Camp Health Tips – a Pediatrician’s Point of View: http://t.co/ojEPEScPv6 2013-06-17
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-10-2013 to 06-16-2013
Last updated on December 18th, 2017 at 06:13 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.
- Keeping children safe from poison during summer ow.ly/m2j3S wonderful tips! 2012-06-14
- Exploring the Online Disconnect between Parents and Kids: Yoursphere for Parents ow.ly/m0WZM 2012-06-13
- What does safe medicine storage look like? | Confessions of a Dr. Mom ow.ly/m0EkN 2012-06-13
- Help! My Son’s Stuffy Nose Doesn’t Care if It’s a Cold or Allergies: pediatricsafety.net/?p=13350 2012-06-13
- Gut flora emerging as key pediatric health component for peds ulcerative colitis & Crohns ow.ly/lXPVF 2012-06-12
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Children’s Hospital Develops First Pediatric-Focused Diabetes Calculator – calculates correct insulin dosage before eating ow.ly/lXSj2
- Treatment ‘toolbox’ helps children combat war trauma ow.ly/lWAC5 2012-06-12
- Google, Yahoo, Microsoft challenged to put child safety first by identifying & auto-blocking users from child porn ow.ly/lWyfB 2012-06-12
- Few children get hepatitis A in frozen berry outbreak ow.ly/lWxzM experts credit vaccinations for keeping kids safe 2012-06-12
- Hero dog carries tiny baby to safety after finding her left for dead in roadside rubbish dump ow.ly/lWxtz amazing story 2012-06-12
- Young pple who drink >1 can of soft drink per day more likely to suffer diabetes and strokes regardless of weight ow.ly/lVkuS 2012-06-11
- NewYork-Presbyterian pediatric surgeon gives girl born with rare birth defect a new life ow.ly/lVjL9 nice! 2012-06-11
- Children of Same-Sex Couples Excel in Key Health Indicators: according to new Australian Study ow.ly/lV9hx 2012-06-11
- Health Tip: Choosing Your Child’s Pediatrician – US News and World Report ow.ly/lV8H5 Useful tips from the AAP 2012-06-11
- What Are Those White Spots on My Child’s Face? | ow.ly/lU0qS 2012-06-11
- The Benefits of Volunteering as a Family: pediatricsafety.net/?p=13352 2012-06-10
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-03-2013 to 06-09-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:13 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.
- In drastic shift – a 10 year old Pa. girl previously denied a lung transplant, is placed on the adult lung donor list as is an 11 year old boy http://t.co/YiSjZsGhUt 2013-06-07
- Kid’s ATV Safety Tips http://t.co/BNMQzqR9Gm If your kids will be riding one this summer, this is a MUST read! 2013-06-07
- How Cuts to Food Stamps Threaten Children’s Health http://t.co/SIjEOyMF4j interesting…and sad 2013-06-07
- 10 yr old with weeks to live denied lung transplant due to transplant age policy – policy is “under review” http://t.co/HaxbSwpAF7 Wow 🙁 2013-06-07
- Thyroid Conditions Raise Risk of Pregnancy Complications http://t.co/GeBGTOLwhJ 2013-06-07
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
More kids being poisoned by parents’ prescription medications http://t.co/1eoiB3bhZF Parents be warned!
- Foods that may prevent Type-2 diabetes in children | Fox News http://t.co/aukaVIPyN7 2013-06-07
- Knowing About Child Abuse is Not Enough! 6 Tips For Ensuring Your Child’s Safety http://t.co/d1njeCiJ82 2013-06-07
- Popular 20-Year-Old Internet ‘Child Safety’ Booklet Completely Rewritten http://t.co/ZSBuuJT2CG Very interesting article 2013-06-07
- Given the increase in number of children being poisoned by adult meds: 6 Must-Do Safety Tips for Parents http://t.co/TaAlVzbu68 2013-06-07
- The Importance of Global Vaccinations: An FAQ for the Anti-Vaccine Crowd http://t.co/EvNAkrDxED 2013-06-06
- Motherhood – How Not To be a “Tiger Mom” http://t.co/Y18upH6nA8 Wonderful insights from Family Volley! 2013-06-06
- Vine – What It Is and What Parents Need to Know: Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/IMsloYWgp5 2013-06-06
- Is One Type of Floss More Effective For My Kids Than Another?? http://t.co/FTSQkSzqgj 2013-06-06
- $1 million to help Children of Chornobyl http://t.co/7hjj4v28pD Nice 🙂 2013-06-06
- Baby’s teeth: What you should know – http://t.co/oZcQmN7OGs 2013-06-05
- Finding A Genetic Cause For Severe Childhood Epilepsies http://t.co/GAkvG6NyDU 2013-06-05
- Schools ‘should be ranked on bullying’ to prevent mental health problems, psychiatrist says http://t.co/gw23oNJpVs interesting thought… 2013-06-05
- Smoking in your car with children “to be outlawed” – at least that’s the proposal to Scotland’s Parliament http://t.co/ySSiLjZqjQ 2013-06-05
- This 4th of July, Keep Your Family Safe and Give EMS the Day Off: http://t.co/MXMeVleC9g 2013-06-03
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 05-27-2013 to 06-02-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:13 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.
- Kids Poisoned by Medical Marijuana, Study Finds – >1/2 were from kids eating laced brownies, cookies…http://t.co/6STXenuRDM fortunately all recovered…2013-06-01
- Homeless and abused children benefit from animal assisted therapy http://t.co/XWS5WGqvWs Great article! 2013-06-01
- Mom’s Obesity Surgery May Positively Impact Future Child’s Health http://t.co/PeUR6ETgkz key point isn’t the surgery, it’s the improved health of mom 2013-06-01
- Parents do make a difference in their kids abusing pot, alcohol, drugs http://t.co/1vbyolfW2o 2013-06-01
- Asthma symptoms impair sleep quality and school performance in kids http://t.co/Cn3Eyj2Ok6 2013-06-01
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Tips for how to safely use baby products and equipment – from the JPMA http://t.co/McKp0RceqH … a MUST READ for new parents
- “Dr Google” can’t be trusted with child’s health http://t.co/OqzLJQO554 2013-06-01
- C-Section Potentially Connected To Obesity: Exposure To Bacteria May Be Factor – More data needed before conclusions http://t.co/F7tVSAyryP 2013-06-01
- Young Children Who Miss Well-Child Visits are More Likely to be Hospitalized http://t.co/vg5goHxa0I 2013-06-01
- Sat. June 1st, AMC Sensory Friendly Films Will Show EPIC 2-D http://t.co/3G7uKbVrDD 2013-05-31
- American Academy of Pediatrics Debuts Healthychildren.org in Spanish http://t.co/XnryCWizOa 2013-05-31
- EMS works hard to be a calming force for kids http://t.co/4LbOgmUoWo 2013-05-31
- Partnering with OTC Safety to keep kids safe around medicines | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/NQiAUYT8Er 2013-05-30
- Those who send text messages while drivng are 23x more likely to be in a crash. Pledge @ http://t.co/2QJ1zEEVCH. #ITCANWAIT 2013-05-29
- Five Apps that Help Prevent Texting While Driving: Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/xTaUr7Q6ZP 2013-05-29
- Help Your Little Allergy Sufferer Breathe Easier This Season: http://t.co/CgAdvVc5I9 2013-05-29
- Family Volley: 6 Tips to Prepare for Braces http://t.co/GqTlLiiH2D 2013-05-28
- U.S. influenza season almost over, but 148 pediatric deaths were reported http://t.co/iCvudirrA8 2013-05-28
- Baby’s life saved with groundbreaking 3D printed device from U of Mich that restored his breathing http://t.co/SWR1BJv9aT AMAZING! 2013-05-28
- Thunderphobia: Mayo Experts Offer Tips to Help Children Conquer Severe Weather Fears http://t.co/SBaNi5SSBt 2013-05-28
- Boating Safety: Don’t buy life jackets for kids as if they’re shoes http://t.co/R6Hv8qj1PJ 2013-05-28
- How Safe is Your Child on British Roads? http://t.co/tMh5juXM6Y 2013-05-27
- Family Volley: How To Deal With Bedwetting http://t.co/NGpVEOQx3s 2013-05-27
- Memorial Day Post: Water Workouts: Fun for Kids, Great (& Easy) Exercise for Parents http://t.co/Y4tTGv6ZRl Have Fun!! 2013-05-27
- 90% of Pediatric Specialists Not Following AAP Clinical Guidelines When Treating Preschoolers with ADHD http://t.co/4AEPhOMzpy Wow! 2013-05-27
