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chronic diseases

The following statements have been tagged with "chronic diseases".

Mental health problems in children with neuromotor disabilities

Posted: Mar 7 2016
Committee(s): Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee
Topic(s): chronic diseases, developmental paediatrics, mental health

Diagnosis and management of asthma in preschoolers: A Canadian Thoracic Society and Canadian Paediatric Society position paper

Posted: Oct 5 2015
Committee(s): CPS/Canadian Thoracic Society
Topic(s): chronic diseases, community paediatrics, drug therapy, general paediatrics, respirology, asthma

Preventing hospitalizations for respiratory syncytial virus infection

Posted: Sep 8 2015
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): aboriginal health, chronic diseases, drug therapy, infectious diseases, respirology

Preventing and treating infections in children with asplenia or hyposplenia

Posted: May 1 2014 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2017
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): chronic diseases, infectious diseases, patient safety, prevention and anticipatory guidance

Biologic response modifiers to decrease inflammation: Focus on infection risks

Posted: Mar 1 2012 Reaffirmed: Jan 30 2017
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): chronic diseases, infectious diseases

The sexual abuse of young people with a disability or chronic health condition

Posted: Jun 1 2011 Reaffirmed: Feb 1 2016
Committee(s): Adolescent Health Committee
Topic(s): child abuse and neglect, child maltreatment, chronic diseases

Physical activity recommendations for children with specific chronic health conditions: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, hemophilia, asthma and cystic fibrosis

Posted: Apr 1 2010
Committee(s): Healthy Active Living and Sports Medicine Committee
Topic(s): healthy active living, chronic diseases, physical activity, asthma

Advance care planning for paediatric patients

Posted: Nov 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Feb 1 2016
Committee(s): Bioethics Committee
Topic(s): bioethics, chronic diseases, health care, palliative medicine

Vertical transmission of the hepatitis C virus: Current knowledge and issues

Posted: Jul 1 2008 Reaffirmed: Feb 1 2016
Committee(s): Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee
Topic(s): chronic diseases, infectious diseases

Transition to adult care for youth with special health care needs

Posted: Nov 1 2007 Reaffirmed: Feb 1 2016
Committee(s): Adolescent Health Committee
Topic(s): adolescent health, chronic diseases, health care, prevention and anticipatory guidance

Care of adolescents with chronic conditions

Posted: Jan 1 2006 Updated: Jan 30 2013 Reaffirmed: Feb 1 2016
Committee(s): Adolescent Health Committee
Topic(s): adolescent health, chronic diseases

Disclaimer: The recommendations in this position statement do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or procedure to be followed. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate. Internet addresses are current at time of publication.