Tag: pediatric care
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Australian doctors visit rare PNG conjoined twins to assess options
Australian doctors travel to Papua New Guinea to assess surgical options A team of specialized physicians from Sydney has flown to Papua New Guinea to evaluate the feasibility of separating rare conjoined twins born in a remote province. The twins, named Tom and Sawong, arrived in a medical facility weeks after their birth, where family…
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Aston Martin F1 Pit Stop Lifts Spirits at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
A Joyful Pit Stop at Birmingham Children’s Hospital In a heartwarming afternoon, Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team rolled into Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a gleaming replica of their race car, turning a routine hospital visit into a memorable event for young patients and their families. The surprising showcase was part of a charity initiative that…
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Whistleblower Claim Sparks Outcry as Harvey Sherratt’s Mother Denounces Language as ‘Disgusting’
The Controversy Surrounding a Protected Disclosure The case at the center of renewed debate about patient care involves a protected disclosure relating to the treatment of nine-year-old Harvey Sherratt. Harvey’s mother, Gillian Sherratt, described the language used in the disclosure as “disgusting,” saying it left her feeling as though her son had been “written off.”…
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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…