The following are recent Pediatric & Children related news posts from cpsc.gov (Child Product Recalls), fda.gov (MedWatch Safety Alerts) and medicinenet.com (Kids Health).
Some Kids’ Surgery Should Include Staph Screening: Study 21 Feb 2012, 7:00 am
Title: Some Kids’ Surgery Should Include Staph Screening: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/20/2012 6:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/21/2012
Source: MedicineNet Healthy Kids General |
Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black Children 21 Feb 2012, 7:00 am
Title: Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black ChildrenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/20/2012 2:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/21/2012
Source: MedicineNet Healthy Kids General |
Mom’s Nicotine Patch May Raise Baby’s Risk for Colic 21 Feb 2012, 7:00 am
Title: Mom’s Nicotine Patch May Raise Baby’s Risk for ColicCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/20/2012 10:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/21/2012
Source: MedicineNet Healthy Kids General |
FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, Again 21 Feb 2012, 7:00 am
Title: FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, AgainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/21/2012 10:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/21/2012
Source: MedicineNet Healthy Kids General |
Study Links Colic in Infants to Migraines in Moms 21 Feb 2012, 7:00 am
Title: Study Links Colic in Infants to Migraines in MomsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/20/2012 6:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/21/2012
Source: MedicineNet Healthy Kids General |
hydrocortisone valerate, Westcort 17 Feb 2012, 7:00 am
Title: hydrocortisone valerate, WestcortCategory: MedicationsCreated: 4/4/1999 6:03:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/17/2012
Source: MedicineNet Healthy Kids General |
Hernia 17 Feb 2012, 7:00 am
Title: HerniaCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 9/11/2000Last Editorial Review: 2/17/2012
Source: MedicineNet Healthy Kids General |
Health Tip: When a Child Resists Going to Bed 17 Feb 2012, 7:00 am
Title: Health Tip: When a Child Resists Going to BedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/17/2012 8:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/17/2012
Source: MedicineNet Healthy Kids General |
Tumblekins Toys Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards 16 Feb 2012, 9:00 pm
The toys can break into small pieces with sharp points, posing choking and lacerations hazards to children.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls |
Children’s Slides Recalled by Landscape Structures due to Fall Hazard 16 Feb 2012, 3:00 pm
The Slalom Glider is a playground slide that lacks a transition platform on the top and sides of the chute. Children can fall when moving from the ladder to the slide and when descending the chute.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls |
A Common Organic Sweetener May Boost Arsenic Levels in Foods 16 Feb 2012, 7:00 am
Title: A Common Organic Sweetener May Boost Arsenic Levels in FoodsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/16/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/16/2012
Source: MedicineNet Healthy Kids General |
Weekend Delivery Doesn’t Hurt Babies With Birth Defects: Study 16 Feb 2012, 7:00 am
Title: Weekend Delivery Doesn’t Hurt Babies With Birth Defects: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/15/2012 4:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/16/2012
Source: MedicineNet Healthy Kids General |
Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard 3 Feb 2012, 6:00 pm
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls |
Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard 3 Feb 2012, 5:00 pm
The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls |
Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard 24 Jan 2012, 5:30 pm
The rattle’s handle is small enough to fit into a child’s throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls |
Mexican Wrestling Action Figures Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard 24 Jan 2012, 4:30 pm
The surface paints on the action figures contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls |
Chariot Carriers Recalls Child Bicycle Trailers and Conversion Kits Due to Injury Hazard 11 Jan 2012, 7:00 pm
The bicycle trailer’s hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. This poses an injury hazard to children in the bicycle trailer.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls |
The Land of Nod Recalls Bed Frames Due to Entrapment Hazard 10 Jan 2012, 3:00 pm
A child’s torso can become lodged in the gap between the footboard’s top rail and the mattress, posing an entrapment hazard to the child.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls |
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury 6 Jan 2012, 4:00 pm
Product testing demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls |
Children’s Chairs and Stools Recalled by Elegant Gifts Mart Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard 5 Jan 2012, 7:00 pm
The yellow surface paint on the metal frame of the children’s chairs and stools contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls |
