Reports
The following list of reports reflects the latest in findings and outcomes in medical research as presented at major medical meetings and published peer-reviewed medical journals. In this section you can view reports from important congresses as well as summaries of some recently published journal articles. Please let us know if you have a particular area of interest you would like to see covered.
PRIORITY PRESS - SIOP 2023: Annual Meeting of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology
Understanding the burden and management of NF1: Insights from SIOP 2023
Ottawa, Ontario / October 11–14, 2023
Ottawa – The annual conference of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (Société internationale d’oncologie pédiatrique, SIOP) brought clinicians and researchers from around the world to...
PRIORITY PRESS - 28th International Congress of Pediatrics (IPA 2016)
Primary Care Primer on Seasonal Influenza Vaccination and Why it Matters in Children
Vancouver, BC / August 17-22, 2016
Vancouver - Uptake of the seasonal influenza vaccine is far from optimal in pediatric practice and physicians have an important role to play in helping parents understand why influenza vaccination is critical for infants and young children....
PRIORITY PRESS - 11th Canadian Immunization Conference
A Primer on HPV Vaccination for Primary Care Practitioners: NACI Recommendations Should Prevail
Ottawa, Ontario / December 2-4, 2014
Ottawa - Primary care providers are required to answer three questions for patients when they come asking about the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine: Is it safe? Does it work? And what do you think about it? Providing good,...
MEDI-NEWS - Based on Lancet 2013;381(9869):825-35.
Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Infants: Immunogenicity and Safety of a Novel Multi-Component Serogroup B Vaccine
Serogroup B is now the dominant cause of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in Canada where it disproportionally affects infants. This underscores the importance of having an effective vaccine for this vulnerable age group. A...
PRIORITY PRESS - Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Society of Nephrology
New Insights in the Treatment of Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Montreal, Quebec / April 24-28, 2013
Montreal - Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare condition caused by a genetic or acquired deficiency in the complement system. Its features include progressive and potentially fatal involvement of the kidneys and circulatory...
HEALTH ODYSSEY - 89th Canadian Paediatric Society Annual Conference
Nutritional Needs in Early Infancy and Older Age: Focus on Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Carotenoids
London, Ontario / June 6-9, 2012
London, Ontario - Adequate nutrition and the provision of specific nutrients are essential for optimal brain and visual development in infancy. Both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and the carotenoid lutein are highly concentrated in the brain...
PRIORITY PRESS - 89th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Paediatric Society
Addressing Public Perception of Vaccination
London, Ontario / June 6-9, 2012
London, Ontario - Public distrust in vaccines appears to be increasing, fuelled by factors that include anti-vaccination voices throughout the Internet. A recent survey of Canadian parents showed that while the majority do have their...
PRIORITY PRESS - 89th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Paediatric Society
Prevention and Minimization of Potential Complications from Infection and Disorders in Infancy
London, Ontario / June 6-9, 2012
London, Ontario - Vaccination is the premier strategy recommended for preventing common and rare childhood infections and its track record is exceedingly impressive. Yet as delegates heard during the CPS meeting, there appears to be a...
PRIORITY PRESS - McGill Faculty of Medicine 62nd Annual Refresher Course for Family Physicians
Update on Paediatrics: Immunization, Progress and Recommendations
Montréal, Quebec / December 5-7, 2011
Montréal - During this year’s widely attended McGill Refresher Course, delegates learned of recent National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) updates for immunization against 3 paediatric diseases. NACI recommends that...