MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'child safety'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:27:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433101&cid=t_100785_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fconfronting-the-empty-cradles-of-infant-mortality%2F2011.02.03 I have gushed praise for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for a long time. (Disclosure: I cut my teeth in journalism as a Journal Company employee way back in 1973. No ties since 1976.) As a mid-market newspaper facing all of the same hurdles as other newspapers, it consistently demonstrates tenacity and creativity in tackling vital healthcare issues in this country. The latest: A project called “Empty Cradles: Confronting Our Infant Mortality Crisis.” While there is a great health/medicine/science team in place at the Journal Sentinel, I believe that much of the credit goes to the top — to editor Marty Kaiser, who clearly understands that healthcare issues are among the most important his paper can report on in serving public needs. Kaiser writes: “The Journal Sen... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433101 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:00:29 +0100 4433101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203157&cid=t_100785_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprotecting-your-kids-brain%2F2010.11.26 Neuropsychologist Kim Gorgens spoke at the last TEDxDU about issues surrounding children’s safety and what parents can do to prevent concussions — and it’s probably not to wrap the little ones in bubble tape. Watch for yourself: (Hat Tip: Scope) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203157 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:00:45 +0100 4203157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876654&cid=t_100785_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwater-safety-a-drowning-child-doesnt-scream%2F2010.08.17 This summer I learned a couple of very important lessons. Drowning kids don’t scream. Mothers have a sixth sense even when it’s not their own child. On a beautiful warm sunny day in San Diego, my family and our good friends were enjoying a well-deserved vacation. My five-year-old daughter was splashing around with her friends as their father and I observed them from the pool. Though he had to watch three kids, one was already on a swim team and the two younger children had followed their big sister in swim class. He also had some help. His wife was watching the kids from her chair.  The scene was certainly picturesque, serene, and unassuming. Children playing happily in the pool. Adults relaxing and talking. It was a great day to be away from home and work. Who would realize ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876654 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3876654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794773&cid=t_100785_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedical-devices-injure-70000-kids-each-year%2F2010.07.27 FDA researchers have published a study in Pediatrics that analyzed patient records from child and teen ER visits in 2004 and 2005. The investigators are reporting that 70,000 kids each year go to the ER because of issues caused by medical devices. About a quarter of the injuries were from contact lenses, while the other major contributors were needles, wheelchairs, braces, and obstetric exam tools. The study also looked at the devices most likely to cause hospitalization, and they were found to be mostly invasive devices like ostomy appliances and implanted defibrillators. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794773 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:00:25 +0100 3794773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761428&cid=t_100785_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbaby-on-board-a-motorcycle%2F2010.07.16 I’m at work the other day when I saw this great-looking motorcycle with a sidecar parked on the street. It looked like something out of one of those old James Bond movies. I thought it was pretty cool. Upon closer inspection, Mrs. Happy noticed the sidecar was equipped with a babyseat inside. I don’t know about that. What do you think? Should a baby be carted around the city streets and countryside in the sidecar of a motorcycle while Mom and Pop bond with Mother Nature? *This blog post was originally published at The Happy Hospitalist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761428 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:00:00 +0100 3761428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546848&cid=t_100785_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fabout-the-childrens-medication-recall%2F2010.05.08 The [recent] massive recall of some of the most popular [children's] medications is unsettling, disturbing and concerning. Thankfully it was done as a precautionary move before any child was harmed and that there’s a sufficient supply of generic alternatives of the medications recalled. Still, having 40 popular medications recalled by one of today’s most trusted pharmaceutical manufacturers rocks our confidence in the safeguards in place at the core. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Gwenn Is In* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546848 Sat, 08 May 2010 18:00:02 +0100 3546848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542606&cid=t_100785_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftobacco-poisoning-in-kids-and-the-need-for-childproof-containers%2F2010.05.06 A number of colleagues recently mentioned to me that they’ve heard that new smokeless tobacco products are very dangerous because they cause a lot of poisonings to children. When I checked the Internet, sure enough — there were plenty of news headlines along the lines of “Tobacco mints tied to poisoning in kids” and “Tobacco candy poisoning kids, study shows.” I thought this looked interesting, particularly as I was unaware of any “tobacco candy.” (more…) This post, Why Tobacco Should Be Childproof, was originally published on Healthine.com by Jonathan Foulds M.A., M.App.Sci., Ph.D.. (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542606 Thu, 06 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3542606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405652&cid=t_100785_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Ftestosterone-gel-warningsnew-information%2F If you or someone you know uses topical testosterone gels (AndroGel or Testim) there’s important new information from the FDA on their safety. Because these gels are applied by hand to the skin of the shoulders and upper arms, or the abdomen, it is extremely important that those hands be washed thoroughly with soap and warm water after every application. The reason for this is to avoid any possibility of transferring the drug from the hand to the skin of a child. Testosterone is the male sex hormone and some men need to take it as a medication to supplement their own naturally made testosterone because, for any number of reasons, their natural levels are low. But if it gets on the skin of a child it can be absorbed and cause premature sexual effects in the child. The FDA has received rep... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405652 Thu, 14 May 2009 17:21:59 +0100 2405652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603013&cid=t_100785_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F10%2Feyedentity-tattoos-that-protect%2F Two Florida mothers, Zephora Haddon and Nycole Sones, have hit on a novel way of providing a voice and protecting those unable to share vital information in an emergency situation. Noticing that there always seemed to be someone calling for a lost child during their children’s playdates in crowded public places, they put their heads together and came up with a way simple but effective way for children to carry contact information on them - the Eyedentity Label, a temporary tattoo. It’s a bright red and yellow, 2-inch square design made to stand out and is large enough for important personal data, such as cell phone number or hotel information. Easy to apply, the tattoos last anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks.                  As word of this new product spreads, ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603013 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:55:45 +0100 1603013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879658&cid=t_100785_123_f&fid=39040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsense.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fsay-something-or-bite-your-tongue.html What do you do when you don't agree with someone else's parenting choices?At the grocery store recently, I noticed a mom who was pushing a 2 or 3 year old who was sitting on TOP of the grocery cart that's designed to look like a truck. The truck part is low to the ground, has 2 steering wheels and contains seat belts. With 1 shopping cart injury occurring every 20 minutes in the U.S., this scenario made me cringe although I didn't say anything to this mom for fear of ruining a pleasant shopping trip for all of us. While driving my son to school in the mornings, I sometimes notice 6 and 7 year old children riding in the front seat of the car on their way to being dropped off. Now, while this is not illegal, this practice is not the safest option. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administ... Dr. Shu Says blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879658 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:31:00 +0100 2879658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=470432&cid=t_100785_117_f&fid=34775&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fhealthy-children%2F2006%2F07%2Fhelpful-safety-tips-from-product.html Once again the American legal system has done families a great service. OK,OK, so it's to avoid lawsuits, but now wary manufacturers are providing helpful warning labels so that we know how to use their products properly and safely.Ever on the look-out for new safety tips, your Dr. P has scoured the internet for those warning labels containing important new advice to ensure your family is safe.******************************************On a baby stroller: "Remove child before folding"On a scooter for children: "This product moves when used."On a digital thermometer: "Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally."On a pair of bicycle shin guards:"Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover."On a dishwasher :"Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher... Healthy Children blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=470432 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:00:00 +0100 470432