Goa's 'wounded' health care system Aug 20, 2008
The paediatric ward at Asilo is "within the area of the building where the PWD had declared the roof of the room to be unsafe and therefore part of the medicine ward, which was functioning in the adjoining room, had to be evacuated", noted the report. "Priorities are also not being worked out correctly," observed the commissioners. (Times of India)
Spectre of measles epidemic as vaccination scare takes its toll Aug 19, 2008
"It's more common if children get measles very young, at under a year," says Dr David Elliman, a consultant in community paediatrics at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. "About seven or eight years after having measles, they lose intellectual function, become uncoordinated, fall over, develop seizures, and then die. The virus lingers in the brain but it is quite unusual.". (Yorkshire Post)
AIIMS: Babies die during clinical trials Aug 18, 2008
Responding to a Right to Information (RTI) query on clinical trials on babies, the AIIMS administration admitted that of the 4,142 babies 2,728 of whom were below the age of one who were enrolled for clinical trials by the institute's department of paediatrics, 49 had died since January 1, 2006. The department conducted 42 sets of trials on babies during this period. (India Times, India)
Clinton launches child HIV drugs Aug 16, 2008
The programme aims to increase the number of children on treatment in India from less than 2,000 in September to 10,000 by the end of March by making paediatric care available at all centres treating adults, the statement by the foundation says. More than five million Indians are infected with HIV and the UN says India now has more people with the virus than any other country in the world. (Yahoo News -- Bill Clinton)
Rural areas reap benefits of telemedicine Aug 16, 2008
"Around 25 lakh cardiac surgeries need to be conducted in India but only 80,000 are done. With technology , we're trying to get available medical expertise to remote parts,'' said Dr Devi Shetty, cardiologist and chairman, Narayana Health City. "The first four paediatric liver transplantations at our hospitals were conducted through anaesthetic intervention through teleme 00004000 dicine from Children Hospital Philadelphia (CHP) ... These centres are connected to specialty hospitals in the city:... (Times of India)
AstraZeneca Announces Innovative New Partnership With Singapore Institutions to Develop Anti-Cancer Compounds Aug 15, 2008
Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities as well as dedicated and well-trained staff, NUH is a major referral centre that delivers tertiary care for a wide range of medical specialties including Cardiology, Gastroenterology ology, Obstetrics cology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics and Orthopaedic Surgery. Backed by substantive expertise and experience, the NUH has been chosen by the Ministry of Health to develop two new national specialist centres to meet the growing need for heart and... (PR Newswire)
Ear infections 'link' to obesity Aug 15, 2008
" Having tonsils removed can be a sign of recurrent infection problems in the ear, nose and throat, and a survey of almost 14,000 people found that those who had had tonsils removed were 40% more likely to be overweight as adults. 'Other explanations' However, UK experts raised doubts about the strength of the findings. Paediatric ear, nose and throat surgeon Ray Clarke, from Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, said it was well known that severe ear infections, and operations, could... (BBC News -- UK)
Child Care Bites Common, But Rarely Infectious Aug 15, 2008
However, a bite that breaks the skin occurs only about every 8 to 10 weeks, according to a statement released by the Canadian Paediatric Society in Ottawa, Ontario ... These recommendations, published in the journal Paediatrics and Child Health, update those published in 1998 ... SOURCE: Paediatrics and Child Health, July/August 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Paediatricians initiative to turn 100 city schools child-friendly Aug 11, 2008
An initiative of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) in partnership with the National Rural Health Mission and the Ernakulam district administration, the project aims to create a healthy environment for schoolchildren, both in the government and private sectors. District Collector M. Beena told The Hindu that the project would cover all schools in due course, but as a first step only the primary schools were being considered. (Hindu)
One of conjoined twins dies after separation in Bangladesh Aug 8, 2008
"She has some temperature and pain because of the long operation," BSMMU's Paediatric Surgery Department Chairman Shafiqul Haque said. Shahnaz Begum, the twins' mother, lost consciousness several times following her daughter's death. (Xinhuanet, China)
Celebrity nanny Jasmin Schmidt caused brain damage when she shook baby Aug 6, 2008
The qualified paediatric nurse from Bonn, Germany, had been hired to look after the child while his parents attended a London Fashion Week function in September 2002. She lost her temper with the baby, who cannot be named for legal reasons, while he was in her care. (Times Online)
Trouble eating Aug 6, 2008
Probably the most universal complaint of parents is that their child is not eating the food, or amount of food, offered, said Prof Dr Mauro Fisberg, paediatric nutritionist and head of the paediatrics department at Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil ... An author of six books on childrens eating disorders, Dr Fisberg said that in general, paediatric clinics record about 10% to 25% of children as being picky eaters ... Dr Pedro Alarcon, paediatric gastroenterologist and international... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Government to promote breastfeeding in hospitals Aug 6, 2008
Sign up to Paediatric nurses. Related Articles. (Nursing Times)
Kozhikode docs draw up action plan to stop child sex abuse Aug 5, 2008
The Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS) here and paediatricians of Kozhikode Medical College under the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) have come out with a module to help teachers and parents to train children how to guard against sexual abuses ... Some children who are brought for unexplained fear or sudden disinterest in studies, headache or stomach ache are found to be victims of abuse, said M. Vijayakumar, the president of Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Kozhikode... (Sify.com, India)
Rwanda: Bill Clinton Launches Hospital Construction Aug 4, 2008
Butaro Hospital is expected to have over 200 beds, emergency rooms, paediatrics, an HIV/Aids department, a surgical department and much more. Excited residents in Burera received the former president and his daughter Chelsea with special traditional Kinyarwanda dances. (allAfrica.com)
Childhood obesity begins at two, says study Aug 4, 2008
Childhood obesity has grown into an epidemic over the past decade, reflected in soaring rates of type 2 diabetes and recommendations that paediatricians check toddlers for elevated cholesterol. "This study suggests that doctors may want to start reviewing the diet of children during early well-child visits," said John W. Harrington, a paediatrician at Virginia's Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) ... The study examined records of 111 overweight children from a suburban paediatric... (Sify.com, India)
Long jumper brought back to earth by back injury Aug 3, 2008
Thompson, 30, is a Queensland-based athlete and paediatric physiotherapist who represented Australia at both the Sydney and Athens Olympics. She placed 15th in Sydney, but reached fourth place in Athens. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Legal notice to 32 doctors Aug 2, 2008
The GMCH today started classes on super-speciality courses in six departments, including cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery, paediatric surgery, plastic surgery, neurology and neuro-surgery. Indrajit Ray, principal of Medical College, Calcutta, and chairman of PG Medical Education Committee of Medical Council of India who was the chief guest at the function, expressed concern over the attitude and behaviour of the current crop of doctors. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Mum considers taking action against Alder Hey Aug 2, 2008
The paediatric department at Wrexham Maelor hospital has a strong working relationship with Alder Hey hospital and a long history of shared care arrangements to ensure that children from the Wrexham area can benefit from Alder Hey s expertise while receiving the majority of their care locally. Keep up to date with the news. (Daily Post)
Kids skipping breakfast can be obese Aug 1, 2008
These are markers of serious complications which can occur due to obesity, said Dr Anju Virmani, senior consultant paediatric endocrinologist, Max Healthcare ... Parents should keep checking the BMI and immediately con tnd HOD paediatrics, Rockland Hospital. (India Times, India)
Shot honeymoon man flown home Aug 1, 2008
Meanwhile, a book of condolence to Dr Mullany has been opened at two Swansea hospitals: the chapel at Singleton - where she had been training as a doctor in the paediatric department - and at Morriston. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Medical colleges under scanner Jul 31, 2008
The eight teachers who are reported to have been "borrowed" include a professor in gynaecology, orthopaedic, medicine, preventive care, associate professors of physiology, paediatrics and radiology, and a lecturer of orthopaedics from a medical college in Aurangabad. When contacted, Vasudevrao Tayade, director of department of medical education and research (DMER) said that he is clueless about any such juggling of teachers. (Times of India)
'No link' between MMR and autism Jul 30, 2008
" Rates of MMR immunisation in the UK have fallen Jean Golding, Professor of Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology and is based in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Bristol, is carrying out research into the causes of autism. She said: "These findings are in line with all of the other research that's been done. I think that this is evidence that there isn't a link. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Honeymoon doctor Catherine Mullany shot dead Jul 29, 2008
She qualified as a paediatrician and in February joined the paediatric department at Singleton Hospital, in Swansea. On the social networking site Facebook she listed her interests as sewing, cooking, reading and gardening, adding: Worryingly similar to retired people, now that I think about it. (Times Online)
Bligh firm on children's hospital plan Jul 28, 2008
The new Queensland Children's Hospital will bring together the Royal Children's Hospital, the Mater Children's Hospital and the Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service. It will be built adjacent to the Mater hospitals complex in South Brisbane and will be completed in progressive stages from 2011 to 2014. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Qld doctors seek kids hospital rethink Jul 27, 2008
It will be created from a merger of the Royal Children's Hospital, the Mater Children's Hospital and the Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, which until May 2008 was located at The Prince Charles Hospital. The government says the hospital, to be completed in stages from 2011 to 2014, will improve services as clinical expertise will be concentrated in one place, avoiding duplication and wastage of resources, and at a location close to transport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Not enough specialised nurses to go around Jul 26, 2008
These included intensive care, coronary care, neo-natal care, paediatric care and emergency and traumatology, he said. Only between 30% and 40% of nurses working in the 11 areas have been given the necessary post-basic training. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Why do females gain weight? Jul 25, 2008
The findings, reported in the Journal of Paediatrics , add to evidence implicating each of these three habits in promoting weight gain. The effect of each may be small, but over time the pounds can add up, according to the researchers, led by Catherine Berkey of Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. (India Times, India)
Wards, ICUs remain shut due to shortage of nurses Jul 25, 2008
There were 11 areas, which lacked nurses with post-basic training including intensive care, coronary care, neo-natal care, paediatric care and emergency and traumatology, he said. Only between 30% and 40% of nurses working in the 11 areas have the necessary post-basic training. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Hospital decision sent for review Jul 25, 2008
It wants just one hospital with full Aices, paediatrics and consultant-led maternity care. Alternative solutions. (BBC News)
* World News Quick Take Jul 23, 2008
Paediatric surgeon Shafiqul Haq, from Bangabandhu Medical College Hospital, said doctors were optimistic the twins would survive the surgery. SINGAPORE. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Replacement doc also on leave, RML hospital unit outsources ... Jul 23, 2008
New Delhi, July 21 The paediatric unit of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital has been non-operational for almost two years now ... The hospital has two posts for paediatric surgeons and one post for an assistant professor in the teaching cadre ... The hospitals lone paediatric surgeon, Dr Amita Sen, has been on study leave since 2006. (Expressindia.com)
'Excess aerosol use' caused blast Jul 21, 2008
Anya also had to be taken for further treatment at the paediatric intensive care unit in Cardiff. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Gut bug link in childhood asthma: study Jul 19, 2008
He's a paediatric respiratory physician with Melbourne University and the Royal Children's Hospital. While Robertson supports the hygiene hypothesis -- "every childcare centre should have a cow", he quips -- Robertson says Blaser and Chen's Helicobacter-no, asthma-yes notion is too simple because it doesn't take into account a child's genetic heritage. (The Australian)
Move to end shortage of age-appropriate medicines for children Jul 19, 2008
The lack of child-friendly options has arisen from the ethical and logistical problems of carrying out clinical drug trials on minors as well as the limited profitability of some paediatric medicines because of small sales volumes. But while Europe and the US have made inroads into the problem, generating fresh trial data other countries have used in their own drug approval processes, Australia has lagged. (The Australian)
Death certificate after discharge Jul 19, 2008
Doctors and nurses of the paediatric ward first told them that there was no bed and then offered them one without fan, light or table to keep food or medicine. After Sanjay, a private firm employee, demanded that his son be allotted one of the two beds that were about to be vacated, he was threatened and manhandled. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Cholesterol kids: Rx or exercise? Jul 17, 2008
The Canadian Paediatric Society does not have a position on the use of statins in children, but Canadian doctors will undoubtedly take note of the U.S. guidelines and treat on an individual basis. To date, a handful of clinical trials lasting 12 weeks to two years have demonstrated the ability of statins to lower LDL cholesterol in children by as much as 41 per cent. (Only one study used a statin drug - Pravachol - in kids as young as 8. (Globe and Mail)
Reduced-fat milk OK for all toddlers, doctors say Jul 16, 2008
The Canadian Paediatric Society, for instance, recommends offering whole milk to babies from the age of nine months, at the earliest, until they reach 2 ... No." Dr. McCrindle is part of a team working on new guidelines around childhood risk factors for heart disease and how to manage them for the U.S. National Institutes of Health. They hope to release their recommendations in the fall. The Canadian Paediatric Society continues to recommend whole milk until the age of 2 but allows that 2 per... (Globe and Mail)
Why doctors believe children as young as eight should be put on ... Jul 15, 2008
But this can sometimes go badly wrong, as Professor Terence Stephenson, of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Nottingham University, explains: 'For instance, there's no licence for morphine for very young children. So it only comes in adult doses. (Daily Mail)
Jellyfish sting picnickers at Juhu Jul 15, 2008
Also, nine children were admitted and kept in the paediatric ward for a few hours. Local fishermen, who said they had been creating awareness about the toxins produced by these fish, had also been advising people to stay away from them. (Times of India)
Cardiologist: 'Heart transplant girl Zoe was so special' Jul 15, 2008
She was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary's paediatric accident and emergency department, where doctors battled to save her life. But, despite their best efforts, Zoe passed away. (Hull Daily Mail)
Templeton of the Gods Jul 14, 2008
John Templeton is survived by his son John M Templeton, Jr, known as Jack, who retired as a paediatric surgeon in 1995 to become president of the John Templeton Foundation, his son Christopher, stepdaughter Wendy Brooks, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His daughter, Anne Templeton Zimmerman, died in 2005 and his stepson, Malcolm Butler, died in 1995. (iAfrica.com)
People pick name of 100m hospital Jul 8, 2008
So much of paediatrics is very hi-tech, so we need a modern facility for it. It s a children s service for Newcastle, but it s also a regional service and a national service. (Journal Live)
Legislation Sought to Cut Down Motorbike Injuries in Kids, Teens Jul 7, 2008
Paediatric Emergency Physician, Dr Catherine Bevan, and her co-authors wanted to quantify an anecdotal increase in motorcycle-related injuries in children and adolescents across Victoria. Riding motorcycles is a popular sport among children and adolescents in Australia. (MedIndia)
National Health Service: A revolution in caring for our health Jul 5, 2008
The ferry master knew that I was there to care for children so he always put me to the front of the queue," he laughs."It is important to remember what healthcare was like before the NHS. When I came to Edinburgh there was just me and the registrar, there were so few involved in paediatrics. "With the advent of the NHS it meant that doctors could specialise in children because they had a salary."Dealing with children before then didn't pay at all well as parents just couldn't afford it. (Scotsman)
'Twice-born' baby critical Jul 4, 2008
"The main concern is the poor urine output. If this continues, its condition may deteriorate. All steps are being taken in consultation with our paediatric nephrologist Sushmita Banerjee," said Saugata Acharya, consultant paediatrician at CMRI. Sources said the baby may need dialysis. Sangita Das (30) gave birth to the baby at Belle Vue early on Tuesday. (Times of India)
Bedtime routine Jul 3, 2008
The survey, jointly conducted by Johnson on and the Asia Pacific Paediatric Sleep Alliance (APPSA), is believed to be the largest of its kind ... Led by prominent US-based paediatrician Dr Jodi Mindell, the study showed that 26% of parents in Caucasian countries believe their child has a sleep problem compared to 54% in Asian countries ... However, consultant paediatrician and paediatric pulmonologist at Hospital Serdang, Dr Norrashidah Abdul Wahab, advocates co-sleeping, but in different beds. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Parents fight for 'right to life' Jul 3, 2008
She is currently being treated for a severe chest infection in the paediatric intensive care unit at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff ... "Amber is now receiving active treatment in our specialist paediatric intensive care unit and we will continue to put Amber's best interests first. "In doing so, we are now asking the courts to decide on the best course of action for Amber's future care. (BBC News)
SIDS deaths prompt review Jul 1, 2008
Peter Dargaville from the Council for Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity says there's evidence that the impact of Red Nose Day has dwindled in recent years. "There's a lot of demand for the for the charitable dollar in our community at the moment and I know that the SIDS Council has pointed to concern that the Red Nose Day was not raising the same amounts of money or even the same awareness as previously," he said. (ABC Online)
Baby with half a heart has two weeks to live Jul 1, 2008
Dr Richard Kirk, paediatrics cardiologist at Freeman Hospital, described Theo as "a smashing little boy and a real fighter". He said: "Theo and his mum and dad have dealt with it very strongly. It is not a rare syndrome and we would expect to see maybe 10 children with it every year in this hospital."But the left side of the heart is the most important and surgery doesn't always work out as well as hoped. (Telegraph.co.uk)
'One egg' IVF strategy launched Jun 27, 2008
" Alun Elias-Jones, consultant paediatrician and member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said doctors had a duty to consider the long-term consequences of fertility treatment. "The risk of an adverse outcome for a multiple birth is much greater than for singleton births. "Some children have a traumatic start to life, extended stays in neonatal unit and others can have serious, long term health problems.". (BBC News -- UK)
Baby Girl Dies After Falling Into River Jun 27, 2008
"This does occasionally happen and the child was moved to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit of the hospital.". Bookmark this page. (Sky News)
Clinton launches child HIV drugs Jun 26, 2008
The programme aims to increase the number of children on treatment in India from less than 2,000 in September to 10,000 by the end of March by making paediatric care available at all centres treating adults, the statement by the foundation says. More than five million Indians are infected with HIV and the UN says India now has more people with the virus than any other country in the world. (Yahoo News -- Bill Clinton)
SA set to lose child protection specialists Jun 25, 2008
"Forensic paediatrics is not an attractive choice for doctors and to make us the lowest-paid on the lowest pay scale even after the current offer, the Government is basically making it impossible for us to recruit people to come and work with us," she said. "We just can't manage to be on call half of our lives for much longer and that's why we're asking for consideration of our request.". (ABC Online)
UP: 700 gm baby survives tough fight Jun 25, 2008
"He is a warrior in the true sense. There were very little chances for his survival along with all the possible complications. But he survived against all odds. Unfortunately, not all babies are so lucky," said attending paediatrician, Dr VK Shukla ... The twins were born but the hospital is not equipped to manage paediatric emergencies of such a nature. (India Times, India)
Can grandma's remedy help reduce diabetes, obesity? Jun 24, 2008
Tortoriello, working with paediatric resident Stuart Weisberg and fellow endocrinologist Rudolph Leibel, discovered that turmeric-treated mice were less susceptible to developing Type 2 diabetes, based on their blood glucose levels, among others. . (Sify.com, India)
Indian-Americans figure among New York's best doctors Jun 24, 2008
The other Indians finding a place in the list are Mallikarjuna Reddy (family medicine), Hemant Kesarwala (allergy and immunology), Vinod Bopaiah (colon and rectal surgery), Ravindra Amin (geriatric psychiatry), Mukund Patel (hand surgery), Madhu Gudavalli (neonatal-perinatal medicine), Ashok Anant (neurological surgery), Raj Murali (neurological surgery), Chandranath Sen (neurological surgery), Laxmi Baxi (obstetrics and gynaecology), Harvinder Sandhu (orthopaedic surgery), Subhash Jain (pain... (Sify)
Diabetes hospitalises increasing numbers of children Jun 24, 2008
Douglas Smallwood, chief executive of Diabetes UK, said: "The number of children being rushed to A&E with such life-threatening complications is shocking. "With increased awareness and education and more investment from the NHS in special paediatric diabetes care, the number of emergency admissions could be dramatically reduced. "Action must be taken now to improve the quality of life for our children.". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Noel Clarke on Adulthood and avoiding trouble Jun 21, 2008
His mother arrived from Trinidad in 1969, and worked as a paediatric nurse at St Mary s Hospital, Paddington, for more than 30 years. A single parent (his father, he states simply, wasn t around ), she d drag him to church on Sundays. (Times Online)
US fears of teen 'pregnancy pact' Jun 21, 2008
Dr Elizabeth Guthrie, a paediatric psychiatrist at New York's Columbia University, told the BBC that some girls might be viewing pregnancy as a fast-track to adulthood and independence. "It may give you an opportunity for unconditional love and attention from the baby," she said. (BBC News -- Americas)
India rejects Boehringer's AIDS drug patent plea Jun 20, 2008
NEW DELHI: In one of the landmark judgments on patents which would benefit HIV patients, Indian Patent Office on Thursday rejected a patent application filed by multinational pharma company Boehringer Ingelheim on paediatric form of anti-AIDS drug nevirapine ... "Accessing appropriate paediatric formulations of AIDS drugs has been a particular problem around the world, and we hope that this decision can be a step towards making them more available," she added. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Charity props up NHS cancer care Jun 20, 2008
" One example given in the study was funding for children's cancer nurse specialists by charity CLIC Sargent. Dr James Nicholson, consultant paediatric oncologist at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, said he was not surprised by the figures as some consultant and many hospital and nurse positions around the country were charity posts. There is no doubt that charities were instrumental in establishing paediatric oncology units in their early days Professor Sir Alan Craft, University of... (BBC News -- UK)
Nurse shortages continue to dog neonatal units Jun 18, 2008
Sign up to Paediatric nurses. Related Articles. (Nursing Times)
Scales tipping in favour of new growth charts Jun 17, 2008
The Canadian Paediatric Society's nutrition and gastroenterology committee, led by Val. rie Marchand, a pediatric gastroenterologist at St. Justine's Hospital in Montreal, is one of the groups looking at updating measurement policy. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Lights out at health hub Jun 17, 2008
Work in most of the major departments, including oncology, cardiology, paediatrics, gynaecology and ENT, was affected with the buildings that house them remaining dark for hours. Patients bore the brunt. (Calcutta Telegraph)
