ICYMI: Statement from the Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates regarding the closure of the @OntarioAdvocate's office: https://t.co/3g7SnXFIcb #onpoli#OntarioChildAdvocate (@RCYBC @MB_Advocate @OCYANL@NS_Ombudsman@CDPDJ1 @SaskAdvocate)
New paper on #consent and recruitment reporting in paediatric #clinicaltrials
Reporting shortcomings: how families were recruited, who obtained consent/assent, who info was directed to, incentives, recruitment targets
@STaRChildHealth https://t.co/hMyxjaNT5d
Apply the lessons learned. Validating an imperfect journey is about working to ensure we don't repeat the same mistakes. This is true for all involved!
Things go wrong even in the most exemplary hospitals. The measure of true excellence is how we deal with those times; how transparently, quickly & sincerely apology is offered, how fast underlying issues are fixed & what is learned #onhealth
HAVE YOU GOT YOUR FLU SHOT? @CBCTheNational Health Panel Drs. @LennoxHuang, @DocDanielle and I HAVE AND SO SHOULD YOU...Here is what we had to say about the flu and other issues the other night...https://t.co/PWj5w8WCTS
Academics who want your papers read by policy folks, please dont put papers on your website on dropbox as most govts & firms block access to dropbox as part of their security procedures.
We also cant access academic journals so we rely on your pre publication website versions.
An informative session on Northern and Rural Health @ResearchCda Important and impactful research. Thank you for your commitment to research in Canada. @MPMarilynGladu @JudithSeidman@CarolHughesMP
We had the pleasure of meeting @MPMarilynGladu tonight at Parliamentary Health Research Caucus. Looking forward to co-hosting next event on Pediatrics therapeutics @ResearchCda and @PaedChairs_CAN
"I always start my consults the same way. I say, 'Tell me about your child.'"
Adam is a pediatric palliative care doctor. #Facesofhealthcare
https://t.co/xKXMgBbqmT
But wait, there's more: a study in journal Pediatrics found THC in human breast milk at significant concentrations; other studies show THC found in stool of breastfeeding infants whose mothers consume cannabis, suggesting babies metabolize THC, which delays psychomotor dvpt.
"Every poison control centre in Canada has seen a rise in pediatric exposure to cannabis" Dr. Margaret Thompson, ED physician + toxicologist; @CAPHCTweets and @PaedChairs_CAN remain concerned about impact this legislation will have on the health of our children and youth.
With all the ingredients for collaborative work, playing in the sandbox was easy and successful. Not only did we had fun, we scored 2nd place! Well done CAPHC, PCC and Guests!
A new report highlights the many ways in which Canada falls short of its reputation as a healthy place to raise kids. Things like suicide/mental health, infant mortality, child abuse & more. More interviews to come, but here's my story so far: https://t.co/zGHnw4kmXO @austinsaral