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1997


Jan 29— Prednisone Is A Very Safe And Effective Medicine When Used Carefully
Feb 26— Whooping Cough Is Very Serious Especially For Young Children
Mar 26— There Are Simple Solutions For Spitty Babies
Apr 23— Helicobacter Infection Can Cause Ulcer Symptoms
May 21— There Are Many Reasons For Babies To Wake Up Through The Night
Jun 18— There Is Help For Spring Allergy
Jul 16— Children Can Catch The Virus From Shingles, Although This Is Uncommon
Aug 13— Children Should Always Buckle Up In Car Seats
Sep 10— There Are Many Reasons Why Children Get Sick In The Fall When They Go Back To School
Oct 8— There Are Many Complications Of Strept Throat, Including Rheumatic Fever And Glomerulonephritis
Nov 12— Influenza Vaccine Is Very Important For Seniors, And Those With Chronic Medical Conditions
Dec 3— Children With Difficulty Paying Attention Need Assessment
Dec 31— Circumcision Is Unnecessary; There Are Very Few Benefits to Newborn Males

1998


Jan 28— Taking Folic Acid Supplement Before And During Pregnancy Can Prevent Spina Bifida
Feb 25— There Are More Things Than Medicine To Help Children With ADHD
Mar 25— Drinking Too Much Milk Can Cause Iron Deficiency
Apr 22— Newborn Babies Need Blood Tests, Nursing Can Reduce Their Pain
May 20— Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Require Careful Investigation And Treatment
Jun 17— Allergy Can Cause Recurrent Sinus Infections
Jul 16— Treatment Of Absence Seizure Is Safe
Aug 12— Pseudomonas Is The Cause Of Hot Tub Infection
Sep 9— There Is A New Acellular Whooping Cough Vaccine
Oct 7— Overuse Of Antibiotics Can Cause Resistance And Superbugs
Nov 4— Inhaled Steroids And Singulair Can Prevent Asthma
Dec 2— Oral Thrush Can Be Difficult To Treat
Dec 30— Treatment Of Acne Is Important For Teenagers

1999


Jan 27— Children Who Have Difficulty Paying Attention Can Have ADHD
Feb 24— All Children Should Get Chickenpox Vaccine
Mar 24— Eczema Can Be Caused By Cows’ Milk Allergy
Apr 21— Breastfeeding Is The Best Option For Babies
May 19— Eye Infection In Newborn Can Be Due To Chlamydial Infection
Jun 16— Children With Severe Asthma Need Prevention Medicine
Jul 14— Parents And Grandparents Need To Child-Proof Their Homes To Prevent Poisoning
Aug 11— Insulin Injection, Meal Plan, And Exercise Are all Important In Managing Diabetes
Sep 8— Bedwetting Is Very Common In Children, Especially Boys
Oct 6— Tourette Syndrome Is A Complex Medical Problem, With Many Co-Morbidities
Dec 1— Significant Delay In Tooth Eruption In Baby Is A Concern
Dec 29— Parental Smoking Can Harm Children With Asthma

2000


Jan 26— Cows Milk Allergy Can Cause Repeated Spitting And Other Symptoms
Feb 23— Growth Hormone Deficiency Is Just One Of The Many Causes Of Short Stature In Children
Mar 22— Stress And Lack Of Sleep Are Common Triggers For Migraine Headache
Apr 19— Many Children With ADHD Continues Into Adults With ADHD
May 17— Blowing Your Nose Is Not The Main Cause Of Sinus Infection
Jun 14— Sinus Infection Can Cause Enlargement Of Lymph Glands In The Neck
Jul 12— Safety Of Drinking Water Should Be A High Priority
Aug 9— Strept Throat Can Cause Glomerulonephritis, It Usually Resolves Without Complication
Sep 6— Newborn Babies Can Have Congenital Hypothyroidism
Oct 4— Chewing And Swallowing Hair Is A Dangerous Habit
Nov 1— Check To See Whether A Child Is Using Spacer And Proper Technique When Using Inhaled Medicine For Asthma
Nov 29— Depression In Children Is Serious And Require Treatment, Including Medication

2001


Jan 2— It Is Important To Test And Treat Whooping Cough Early
Jan 30— RSV Infection Can Make Premature Babies Very Sick
Feb 27— Atypical Mycobacterium Infection Of Lymph Nodes Requires Surgery
Mar 27— Haemophilus Influenza Vaccine Could Have Prevented Sinusitis And Periorbital Cellulitis
Apr 24— Monthly Self-Examination Is The Best Way To Detect Testicular Cancer Early
May 22— Roseola Can Cause High Fever, Rash, And Febrile Convulsion In Children
Jun 19— Young Kitten Can Cause Cat Scratch Disease
Jul 17— Piercing Can Lead To Nasty Infections
Aug 14— Bicycle Helmets Can Prevent Serious Head Injury
Sep 11— Children With Tourette Syndrome Require Treatment
Oct 9— Slapped-Cheek Disease Is Caused By Human Parvovirus B19
Nov 6— Daughter With Celiac Disease Need To Stay On Gluten-Free Diet
Dec 4— There Are New Medications For Asthma Prevention

2002


Jan 8— Toddler’s Diarrhoea Is More Likely In A Small Child Instead Of Crohn’s Disease
Feb 5— Congenital Spherocytosis Can Cause Severe Anaemia And Jaundice In Newborns
Mar 5— It Is Useful To Give Meningococcal Vaccine To University Students
Apr 2— Successful Treatment Of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) With IVIG
Apr 30— New Pneumococcal Conjugated Vaccine Is Available
May 28— Teenager Can Be Sick For A Long Time With Mono
Jun 25— New Medicine For Troublesome Eczema
Jul 23— Reflux (GERD) Is An Uncommon Cause Of Asthma In Children
Aug 20— Children Are Often Mislabelled To Have Penicillin Allergy
Sep 17— There Are Many Things Family Can Do To Help A Child With Arthritis
Oct 15— Backyard Trampoline Can Cause Serious Injuries
Nov 12— Shingles Can Happen In Adults, But Can Also Happen In Young Children
Dec 10— It Is Important To Have Universal Hearing Screening For All Newborns

2003


Jan 7— Mould Can Be A Serious Trigger Of Allergy And Asthma
Feb 4— Encephalitis Is An Uncommon Complication Of Chickenpox Infection
Mar 4— Convulsion In Children Usually Won’t Cause Brain Damage
Apr 1— Most Snowmobile ‘Accidents’ Can Be Avoided If Certain Rules Are Followed
Apr 29— SARS: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Epidemic
May 27— A Few Simple Tips To Prevent West Nile Virus Infection
Jun 24— Children Can Get Whooping Cough From Adults
Jul 22— Congenital Hypothyroidism Needs Early Treatment With Thyroid Hormone
Aug 19— Adults With Asthma Have Same Triggers As Children
Sep 16— Hyperactive Children May Skip Crawling And Start To Run Early
Oct 14— Severe Speech Delay Requires Urgent Investigation
Nov 11— Extremely Tall And Slim Child With Loose Joints Can Be Due To Marfan Syndrome
Dec 9— Severely Premature Babies Need Extra Care, But Can Grow Up Healthy

2004


Jan 6— There Is No Safe Amount Of Alcohol During Pregnancy
Feb 3— Severe Constipation And Soiling Requires Long-Term Treatment
Mar 2— Toilet-Training Can Be Challenging For Both Children And Parents
Mar 30— Cows Milk Allergy Can Cause Eczema
Apr 27— Long-Acting ADHD Medications Are Very Beneficial For Children And Adults
May 25— It Is Not Healthy To Be Too Skinny Or To Be Overweight Or Obese
Jul 20— Mild Lactose-Intolerance Can Follow Gastroenteritis
Aug 17— There Are Dangers With Backyard Trampoline
Sep 14— Herpes Virus Can Infect Children And Cause Cold Sores
Oct 12— Treatment Of Fungal Infection Can Take A Long Time
Nov 9— New Acellular Whooping Cough Vaccine In Teenagers Can Prevent Infection In Children
Dec 7— There Are Many Things That You Can Do To Reduce Severity Of Asthma

2005


Jan 4— It Is Important To Put On Seat Belts Properly
Feb 1— There Are Many Ways To Reduce Dust Indoors
Mar 1— A Person Can Remain Active In Spite Of Convulsions
Mar 29— Family Can Help And Support Breastfeeding Mother
Apr 26— Treatment Of Severe Eczema Can Be Complicated
May 24— Severe Chronic Constipated Is Very Difficult To Manage
Jun 20— Raynaud’s Phenomenon Can Cause Hands And Feet To Turn White And Blue
Jul 19— Precautions To Prevent ATV Accidents
Aug 16— Parents Need To Safe-Guard Pain Killers From Being Abused
Sep 20— Television In Children’s Bedroom Can Harm Their Learning
Oct 18— Children With Sturge Weber Syndrome Can Develop Convulsions And Stroke
Nov 15— Using IV Morphine To Control Severe Pain Does Not Lead To Drug Addiction
Dec 13— Things To Consider If You Volunteer At A Hospital

2019


Jan 29— There Is No One Best Medicine For ADHD
Feb 26— There Is A New And Much More Effective Vaccine For Shingles
Mar 26— Giving Babies Peanut-Containing Food Early Can Prevent Peanut Allergy
Apr 30— Teenagers And Adults With ADHD Need Longer-Acting Medications: Concerta And Foquest Can Work Better Than Biphentin
May 29— Vaccines Can Protect Children From Serious Illnesses
Jun 25— All Newborn Babies Need Vitamin K Injection
Jul 30— You Can Avoid Bed Bugs From Infesting Your Home
Aug 27— Clonidine And Guanfacine Are Blood Pressure Medications That Can Help ADHD
Sep 24— Back To Basic: Parents Should Teach Their Children Life Skills
Oct 29— Specialists Are Recognizing ADHD Is A Life-Long Condition That Evolves Over Time
Nov 26— Girls With ADHD Often Present Differently From Boys
Dec 31— Vaping Nicotine And THC Can Be Very Harmful

2020


Feb 5— Measles Virus Damages Our Immune System, It Is Important To Vaccinate Children Against Measles
Feb 25— ADHD Medications Are Necessary And Safe For Seniors, Even After A Heart Attack
Mar 31— Congenital CMV Infection Can Lead To Hearing Loss In Young Children
Apr 28— Symptoms Of Spring Allergy Can Be Confused with Covid-19 Pandemic Infection
May 26— Useful Strategies For Families With ADHD During Covid-19 Pandemic
Jun 30— Long-Acting ADHD Medications Are Safe And Effective For Children And Adults
Jul 28— Chronic Constipation Needs Daily Treatment For A Long Time
Aug 25— Don’t Panic About Children Going Back To School During Pandemic
Sep 29— Important Advice For New Parents
Oct 27— There Is Help For Adults With ADHD
Dec 29— Gardasil 9 Vaccine Provides Better Coverage Against Human Papillomavirus Infections

2021


Jan 26— Covid-19 Pandemic Vaccines Are Safe And Effective, We Should All Get It
Feb 23— Maintaining Childhood Immunization Schedule Is Crucial During Pandemic
Mar 30— It Is Much Harder To Recognize Girls With ADHD
Apr 27— We All Have To Receive The Covid-19 Vaccine
May 26— ADHD Medications Can Be Beneficial To Women During Pregnancy
Jun 29— Enjoy The Summer, But Protect Yourself Against Sunburn And Lyme Disease
Jul 27— Non-Steroid Cream Can Be Safe And Effective To Treat Eczema
Aug 31— Vaccination And Precautions Are Essential Against Delta Variant Of Covid-19
Sep 28— Some Antibiotics, Especially Clindamycin, Can Cause Severe Diarrhoea
Nov 23— Covid-19 Vaccination Is Important To Protect Everyone
Dec 28— Mental Health Professionals Can Help Families With These Challenges