Tag: pediatric care
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They wrote him off: Sherratt family condemnation of whistleblower disclosures over care
Overview: A family’s call for accountability after a protected disclosure The case at the heart of recent discussions involves a protected disclosure concerning the care of a nine-year-old boy. The mother of the child, Gillian Sherratt, described the language used in the disclosure as “disgusting,” saying it made her feel as if her son had…
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Statutory Inquiry into Children’s Spinal Care Proposed in Ireland
What is being proposed? The Irish government is moving to establish a statutory public inquiry focused on the care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida. The Tánaiste and the Minister for Health have signalled that a memo will be brought to Government outlining a formal, legally binding inquiry model. This follows years of concern…
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Ireland to Consider Statutory Public Inquiry into Children’s Spinal Care
Overview: Aimed Reform in Pediatric Spinal Care The Tánaiste and Health Minister have signaled a major policy shift in Ireland by proposing a statutory public inquiry into the care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida. The move, described as a public interest measure, would formalize a comprehensive examination of past practice, current protocols, and…
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Call for Statutory Public Inquiry into Children’s Spinal Care in Ireland
Overview: A proposed statutory inquiry The Tánaiste and Minister for Health have signaled their intention to bring a Government memo proposing a statutory public inquiry into issues surrounding the care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida. The move follows concerns about how care pathways are organized, monitored, and evaluated for safety and effectiveness, and…
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Global Plea to Save Separation for Conjoined PNG Twins
Urgent appeal from Port Moresby In Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, a family is appealing to the world for help. Tom and Sawong, twin boys joined at the abdomen, were born on October 9 and face a life-changing challenge: a successful surgical separation remains uncertain, and time is running out. The parents…
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RSV Immunization for Infants: What Parents Should Know
Understanding RSV and the role of immunization Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of cold-like symptoms in many babies, but it can turn severe, especially for preterm infants, those with certain health conditions, or those born during RSV season. Vaccines and other preventive options aim to reduce the risk of severe RSV illness…
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Children Weaned Off Steroids Avoid Crises: Safe Glucocorticoid Tapering in Pediatric Care
Overview New evidence from a single-center retrospective study suggests that children treated with supraphysiological glucocorticoids for nephrotic syndrome or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can be safely weaned off steroids with a remarkably low risk of adrenal crisis. The findings support careful tapering, early transition to alternate-day dosing where appropriate, and rapid access to specialist guidance…
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How volunteers are transforming hospital stays one ‘goodie’ at a time
Comfort in a small package: the power of a handmade goodie When four-year-old Zyan Laurenco arrived at Canberra Hospital, the environment was loud, unfamiliar and overwhelming. His mum, Guinevere Laurenco, hadn’t anticipated packing essentials for a hospital stay, including a way to ease the anxiety of a frightened child. It was a moment that underscored…
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How volunteers are transforming hospital stays, one ‘goodie’ at a time
Comfort in a difficult moment When a child ends up in hospital, the environment can feel overwhelming: unfamiliar noises, bright lights, and endless stranger voices. For four-year-old Zyan and his mother Guinevere Laurenco, the trip from GP to Canberra Hospital became a test of nerves and endurance. They arrived with little more than hope, not…
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HSE apologises over death of girl with Strep A infection and launches KATE training initiative
HSE apologises and a family’s call for change after Kate Colum’s death The HSE has formally apologised to the family of five-year-old Kate Colum, who died after a severe Strep A infection at Sligo University Hospital (SUH). The inquest, which concluded with a unanimous verdict of medical misadventure, highlighted serious concerns about the management of…