Surveillance

Study gathering data on early signs of childhood Lyme disease

Posted on Oct 14 2014 by the Canadian Paediatric Society | Permalink

Topic(s): Surveillance

A new Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program study is collecting Lyme disease data to help paediatricians recognize and treat the disease more quickly, and to help establish preventive measures.

Study examines incidence and nature of childhood tuberculosis disease

Posted on Jan 13 2014 by the Canadian Paediatric Society | Permalink

Investigators of a new Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program study are working to document all cases of childhood TB disease, looking at how diagnoses are made, how TB is acquired, complications and/or co-morbidities, treatment drug regimens and compliance, adverse effects of medications and changes in drug sensitivity over time.

Study investigates alcohol use and abuse by young Canadians

Posted on Nov 18 2013 by the Canadian Paediatric Society | Permalink

Topic(s): Surveillance, Advocacy

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug by Canadian adolescents, and can lead to a host of negative short and long-term outcomes. Understanding more about youth drinking can help develop more effective strategies for treatment and prevention, leading to both social and economic benefits. That’s one of the aims of a new study in the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program.