Presentation design and delivery to improve knowledge translation in a remote world.

The practical dissemination of new knowledge is not given adequate attention despite large investment in undertaking high-quality research and the desire for evidence-based practice. It is important that those involved in knowledge translation and continuing medical education understand the fundamental principles of effective presentations, whether at scientific conferences, workshops or group teaching sessions. The switch to remote presentations has made this a more challenging endeavour.

The Baby Shark (Songs Heard Affecting Resuscitation Kinetics) study.

Previous research has examined the utilisation of musical cues to improve the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) delivered in training environments. We postulated a musical cue that is both contemporary and transcends cultures may improve CPR performance. Our aim was to establish whether chest compressions are performed with improved rate and depth if a song of a fixed beat (PinkFong's 'Baby Shark' with a tempo of 115 beats per minute (bpm) and 15 beats in each verse) is played to a healthcare professional immediately before undertaking CPR compared to whale noises (a non-metronomic rhythm).

Diagnosis of appendicitis in the paediatric emergency department: an update.

Purpose Of Review: Concern regarding appendicitis is a common reason for presentation to the paediatric emergency department. We review recent progress in the use of biomarkers, imaging and clinical scoring systems in improving diagnostic accuracy in suspected appendicitis in children.

Recent Findings: Use of ultrasound, often performed at the bedside, is becoming more widespread with a parallel reduction in computed tomography (CT) use.

Women and children first? Gender equity in paediatric medicine.

There has been an increased focus on diversity and inclusion in medicine in recent years-the field of medicine still has a long way to go to reach gender equity. We assess how paediatrics is performing by examining the role gender plays in our specialty; and we propose some practical solutions to reach an equitable state. Achieving gender equity is not a simple or easy option and will require an ongoing commitment from all facets of the profession.

Everything is awesome: Don't forget the Lego.

Aim: Children frequently ingest coins (generally with minimal reported side effects); however, the ingestion of other items has been subject to less academic study. Parental concern regarding ingestion applies across a range of materials. In this study, we aimed to determine typical transit times for another commonly swallowed object: a Lego figurine head.

An update in the initial management of paediatric status epilepticus.

Purpose Of Review: Over the last 2 years, algorithms for the optimal management of status epilepticus have changed, as the medical community has recognized the need to terminate seizures in status in a timely manner. Recent research has evaluated the different choices of benzodiazepine and has given consideration to second-line treatment options.

Recent Findings: There has been a move to examine alternatives to phenytoin (such as levetiracetam and lacosamide) as second-line agents.

Detached, distraught or discerning? Fathers of adolescents with chronic illness: a review of the literature.

Parenting a child with chronic disease provides a unique set of challenges for both mothers and fathers throughout all phases of the illness. However, fathers of these children are under-represented in existing research. This review focuses on the fathers of children with chronic disease included in 44 original articles.

Pen devices to improve patient adherence with insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes.

As the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus increases, the related health and economic burdens also increase as the majority of these patients with type 2 diabetes do not achieve adequate glycemic control. There are several barriers to effectively managing type 2 diabetes, some of which can be overcome by insulin pen devices, thereby improving treatment acceptance/adherence and clinical outcomes in the primary care setting. Studies have shown that patients significantly prefer insulin pen devices compared with vial and syringe, and that the use of pen devices results in improved patient adherence to therapy, fewer hypoglycemic episodes, and reduced associated health care costs.