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.
26th Annual Conference of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 2006
CADDRA Survey Results: Tracking ADHD Patient Response
Toronto, Ontario / November 12-14, 2006
Following the reinstatement of the extended-release mixed amphetamine salts (MAS XR) on the Canadian market in August 2005, there are still reactions from physicians and patients alike, according to Canadian child and adolescent...
Canadian Psychiatric Association 2006 Annual Conference
ADHD from Childhood to Adulthood: Clinical Viewpoints
Toronto, Ontario / November 9-12, 2006
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a North American phenomenon but is seen virtually everywhere in the world, stated Dr. Lily Hechtman, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec....
83rd Canadian Paediatric Society Annual Conference
Reducing Disease Transmission and the Burden of Illness of Rotavirus and Human Papillomavirus
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador / June 13-17, 2006
St. John’s - According to investigators, rotavirus is the most important cause of diarrhea in children in all regions of the world and across all socio-economic classes. Strict hygiene control, including fastidious hand washing, can help...
159th Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association
Addressing Quality of Life in Pediatric and Adult ADHD Patient Populations
Toronto, Ontario / May 20-25, 2006
A wide range of options in the attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) armamentarium, including mixed amphetamine salts (MAS) compounds, methylphenidate (MPH) and atomoxetine, are transforming the quality of life for children,...
24th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Pediatric Vaccination: Taking Childhood Viral Diseases More Seriously
Basel, Switzerland / May 3-5, 2006
Basel - Despite clinical evidence of significant morbidity from rotavirus disease among children, awareness of the burden and economic consequences of infections attributable to that virus is surprisingly low in Canada. Because rotavirus...