McMaster University Department of Pediatrics
@MacUPediatrics
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Official account of the Dept. of Pediatrics at @McMasterU working towards our vision of a brighter path for every child and their family. M to F: 9 am to 5 pm
Hamilton, ON
Joined October 2022
We're winding down our presence here on X, but the conversation's certainly not over. Find @MacUPediatrics on Bluesky, Instagram & LinkedIn for the latest news and research. See you there! đź‘‹
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TikTok is shaping how health info is shared—but is it reliable? @MacUPediatrics resident Hannah Snyder analyzed 200 #epilepsy videos on TikTok, finding that lower-quality content was more widely shared than expert-led posts. Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/IP70EDQwOr
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Great work, #PedsICU!
A bit late to posting about @MacUPediatrics #MCHRD2025 but celebrating great work presented by our #PedsICU research staff and students looking at trial lessons from SQUEEZE RCT, Fxn & HRQOL measures, and ketamine sedation systematic review @Prof_Parker @karen_choong
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Following #MCHRD2025, @MacUPediatrics' Elif Bilgic (@ElifBilgic16) is the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Anthony KC Chan Rising Research Star Award! Watch her #GrandRounds presentation, where she shares insights on impactful research in #meded & child health⬇️ https://t.co/Q43NDOZVFe
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#MCHRD2025 gathered over 400 attendees & featured 160+ studies, spanning topics from climate change to AI in #meded. “We know the impact we’re making here extends far beyond our campus,” said Angelo Mikrogianakis, chair of @MacUPediatrics. Learn more⬇️ https://t.co/rvrQQiBodf
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Congratulations to the ASP research team and all the award winners at #MCHRD2025!
Congrats to our ASP research team members for winning the best poster award at MCHRD 2025 today! #MCHRD2025 @MacUPediatrics
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Thank you to all presenters, supervisors, family partners, judges, staff volunteers & attendees for making #MCHRD2025 a success! Your contributions drive child health research forward. đź‘Ź #ChildHealth #Research
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The first session of poster presentations is underway! 🎉 @MacUPediatrics @machealthsci @canchildcentre @OffordCentre @MacMODR @ResearchStJoes @McMasteResearch
#MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #Poster #Presentations
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Thank you #MCHRD2025 organizers for allowing me to share this work! @CAFsociety @Dr_Gorter @kabeattie @MacUPediatrics
.@MacUPediatrics rheumatologist Michelle Batthish (@m_batthish) shares insights on her research into the transition to adulthood in pediatric patients. #MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #ToolKit
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.@MacUPediatrics rheumatologist Michelle Batthish (@m_batthish) shares insights on her research into the transition to adulthood in pediatric patients. #MCHRD2025 #ChildHealth #Research #ToolKit
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#MCHRD2025 is here! 🎉 We’re at @McMasterU's student marketplace for 160+ studies advancing pediatric healthcare, a keynote by @DrCChambers, awards & more. 🚀 #ChildHealth #Research #Pediatrics
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Building bridges: These @McMasterU residents go above and beyond for the communities they serve. @McMasterPGME @TheHubHamilton @MacUPediatrics @MacDeptMed
https://t.co/kA2lz7xwCj
healthsci.mcmaster.ca
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Explore vision development in early childhood, strabismus, nystagmus & key ocular signs that may indicate severe systemic conditions. @McMasterSurgery's Santa Heede shares an insightful session on the importance of early eye assessments at #GrandRounds ⬇️ https://t.co/GsNe3bWVAe
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Children who survive serious illness/surgery may experience lasting effects beyond recovery. @MacUPediatrics' Karen Choong (@karen_choong) & David Zorko (@zorkosaurus) contributed to research showing PTSD rates among PICU survivors range from 3% to 37% ⬇️ https://t.co/tYpu5JApx8
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Jacqueline Wong, pediatric infectious disease expert and assistant professor @MacUPediatrics, spoke with @CdnPressNews about measles—debunking misleading claims about vaccines, maternal immunity and the use of vitamin A to self-medicate. https://t.co/r4xR2jI15y
thecanadianpressnews.ca
United States health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made multiple claims about measles during an interview on Fox News that aired March 11. His claims — made amid a rise
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Calling all #researchers! 🔬 We're #hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator to support pediatric infectious disease trials. If you have strong interpersonal skills & experience in clinical trial coordination, apply by March 28! 🦠Details & application⬇️ https://t.co/fSDSF2ZIPj
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📣 #MCHRD2025 presenters — let’s spread the word! Share your excitement on social media & showcase your research. Don’t forget to use our hashtag #MCHRD2025 and check out the graphic below to make your posts stand out! 🔍📊
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Sarah Khan, associate professor @MacUPediatrics, spoke with @TheSpec about the time-sensitive nature of contact tracing following exposure to measles and its impact on the health-care system. https://t.co/ejlNcjObTv
thespec.com
Measles has spread beyond Brant and Norfolk to Niagara and Hamilton, and managing each case could come with a huge price tag, according to one study.
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Canadians 'strongly' urged to get measles vaccine by public health officials before travelling. Sarah Khan, associate professor @MacUPediatrics, spoke with @nationalpost about measles and what to do if you return from international travel with symptoms. https://t.co/cUdKvHCZ8Y
nationalpost.com
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Catch up on the latest #GrandRounds 🎥 Our playlist features expert talks from @MacUPediatrics faculty, trainees & scientists & more on key developments in pediatric education, research & clinical care. Watch now ⬇️ https://t.co/GUVkN1EeOj
#PediatricEducation #MedEd #Research
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