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National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
HGreg donates $55,000 to the Enfant Soleil Telethon
Article content MONTRÉAL — Automotive group HGreg donated $55,000 to the 38th Enfant Soleil Telethon, held on May 31, 2025. HGreg, a certified Enfant Soleil company and proud partner for over ten years, has expanded its fundraising efforts across its branches and communities. Article content Article content 'At HGreg, we believe that a company's success goes hand in hand with its commitment to the community,' states Harry Kasparian, Vice-President of Marketing at HGreg. 'Supporting Enfant Soleil is a concrete way of expressing our values of mutual aid, humanity and commitment. This cause unites our employees, customers and management around a common goal: to contribute to a healthier future for Québec's children.' Article content Since 2022, HGreg has also been supporting Enfant Soleil as an official transporter, providing a vehicle to facilitate travel for sick children and their families. This initiative is a complement to the numerous employees involved in the payroll donation program, highlighting the level of commitment within the company. Article content The annual 'Un commentaire, un don' campaign, deployed on social media, also contributed to the company's initiative. It raised awareness among more than 60 000 people and a total of nearly 5000$, illustrating that there is strength in numbers when it comes to making a difference. Article content Enfant Soleil raises funds to support the development of quality pediatrics for all sick children in Quebec. Thanks to the funds raised, hundreds of projects are carried out every year in regional hospitals and organizations, as well as in major pediatric centres, which are able to equip themselves with cutting-edge technology and create welcoming spaces where children can be cared for close to their families. More than $273 million was donated across the province thanks to the generosity of thousands of Quebecers, the support of volunteers and the dedication of partners. For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For further information: Article content Noémia L'Heureux-Daigneault HGreg 450 472-7272, ext. 1183 noemia@ Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
HGreg donates $55,000 to the Enfant Soleil Telethon
MONTRÉAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 2, 2025-- Automotive group HGreg donated $55,000 to the 38th Enfant Soleil Telethon, held on May 31, 2025. HGreg, a certified Enfant Soleil company and proud partner for over ten years, has expanded its fundraising efforts across its branches and communities. 'At HGreg, we believe that a company's success goes hand in hand with its commitment to the community,' states Harry Kasparian, Vice-President of Marketing at HGreg. 'Supporting Enfant Soleil is a concrete way of expressing our values of mutual aid, humanity and commitment. This cause unites our employees, customers and management around a common goal: to contribute to a healthier future for Québec's children.' Since 2022, HGreg has also been supporting Enfant Soleil as an official transporter, providing a vehicle to facilitate travel for sick children and their families. This initiative is a complement to the numerous employees involved in the payroll donation program, highlighting the level of commitment within the company. The annual 'Un commentaire, un don' campaign, deployed on social media, also contributed to the company's initiative. It raised awareness among more than 60 000 people and a total of nearly 5000$, illustrating that there is strength in numbers when it comes to making a difference. About Enfant Soleil Enfant Soleil raises funds to support the development of quality pediatrics for all sick children in Quebec. Thanks to the funds raised, hundreds of projects are carried out every year in regional hospitals and organizations, as well as in major pediatric centres, which are able to equip themselves with cutting-edge technology and create welcoming spaces where children can be cared for close to their families. More than $273 million was donated across the province thanks to the generosity of thousands of Quebecers, the support of volunteers and the dedication of partners. For more information, visit About HGreg Established in 1993, HGreg is committed to simplifying the car-buying process through its core values of excellence in customer service, transparency, smart use of technology and a refreshing customer-focused philosophy. Supported by a passionate team of car enthusiasts, HGreg operates dealerships in Québec and the U.S., offering both new and pre-owned vehicles. For more information, visit View source version on CONTACT: For further information:Noémia L'Heureux-Daigneault HGreg 450 472-7272, ext. 1183 [email protected] Bedros Torchia Communications 514-250-2332 [email protected] KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER HEALTH GENERAL HEALTH OTHER RETAIL PHILANTHROPY SPECIALTY GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL OTHER AUTOMOTIVE OTHER PHILANTHROPY HEALTH SOURCE: HGreg Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/02/2025 10:51 AM/DISC: 06/02/2025 10:50 AM
Forbes
4 days ago
- General
- Forbes
How Does Long Covid Manifest In Infants And Young Children?
Washington DC, USA- September 19: Protestors lay down outside the White House to call attention to ... More those suffering from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and âlong Covidâ on September 19th, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Long Covid symptoms are completely different in infants and toddlers, a recent JAMA Pediatrics study found. While infants and toddlers between the ages of 0 to 2 years are more likely to experience a stuffy nose, cough, poor appetite, fussiness, and sleep problems, children between the ages of 3 to 5 years mainly complain of sleepiness, feeling tired during daytime, low energy and dry cough. The study included 472 infants and toddlers, out of which 278 tested positive for Covid-19 and another 539 preschool-aged children. In this age group, 399 had been infected with the coronavirus. 'Studying long Covid in early childhood presents unique challenges due to rapid developmental changes and limited verbal communication, requiring caregivers to observe, identify, and interpret symptoms,' the researchers wrote in the study. 'These challenges have limited the understanding of symptom profiles in young children. Most long Covid studies that involve young children, including controlled studies, either do not report age-specific subgroup analyses or young children are not well represented.' 'Other Covid-19 studies have focused on SARS-CoV-2 exposure during pregnancy and offspring outcomes, with mixed findings related to birth defects, prematurity, and delayed developmental milestones. However, incomplete knowledge of prolonged symptoms experienced after a young child's own SARS-CoV-2 infection hinders prevention and treatment of LC in infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. This is a substantial gap, given that early childhood is a critical period in setting lifelong health trajectories,' they added. The researchers observed that 114 of the 278 infants/toddlers with a history of a Covid-19 infection and 49 of 194 infants or toddlers who did not get infected had at least one prolonged symptom. Whereas 45% of children who had Covid-19 and 37% who did not test positive reported at least one prolonged symptom. Among children, the most common symptom was dry cough (74%), followed by tiredness and daytime sleepiness (33%). "The findings that infants/toddlers and preschool-aged children have varied symptoms may be explained by the fact that symptoms in younger children are reported based on what caregivers can observe rather than what the children themselves are feeling and describing because most children in this age group do not yet have the language, social skills, or understanding of symptoms to share what they are experiencing," the researchers explained. "For example, fears and feelings of pain, brain fog, headache, tiredness, or changes in taste and smell may be hard to identify if the child cannot verbalize their internal feelings or sensations, whereas a symptom such as a cough is easily observed," they added. "A further complication is that the identified symptoms may occur commonly in young children because of their naive immune systems. Daytime sleepiness, trouble sleeping, cough, stuffy nose, and poor appetite can occur in many acute and chronic early childhood illnesses." A 2021 study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics compared the long Covid symptoms of children of all age groups including newborn infants to 18-year-olds, and observed that persistent post-viral symptoms were significantly more common after a Covid-19 infection. The most common symptoms were fatigue, irritability and mood changes, headaches, runny nose, cough, and loss of smell and taste.
Medscape
6 days ago
- General
- Medscape
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
A 13-year-old girl presented to the pediatric office with a 1-day history of a rapidly progressive rash affecting her face and hands (Figure 1). Initially, she thought it might be related to eating dried mangoes the day before, although she had consumed mango in the past without any issues. She had been seen at urgent care and was started on oral prednisone, but the rash continued to worsen and eventually began peeling, which prompted referral to pediatric dermatology (Figure 2). Figure 1 During her clinic visit, the patient mentioned that she had recently begun using a new skincare product she purchased from a popular beauty store at the mall. She was following a skincare routine she had seen promoted by social media influencers. Her personal medical history was significant for mild atopic dermatitis, well-controlled with triamcinolone ointment used intermittently on her antecubital fossae, and a background of ichthyosis vulgaris. Figure 2 She was not experiencing systemic symptoms such as fever or malaise and reported no recent use of new oral medications. On physical examination, she had erythematous, scaly plaques on her face and hands with notable peeling. There was no lymphadenopathy. Other findings included hyperlinear palms and fine scaling on the lower extremities, consistent with her ichthyosis. Discussion Given the rapid onset of symptoms and their the limited distribution, and the lack of response to systemic steroids, a diagnosis of severe irritant contact dermatitis secondary to the patient's new skincare product was made. The product contained retinol and salicylic acid — both known to be potent, irritating ingredients, particularly in individuals with a compromised skin barrier. Children with ichthyosis and atopic dermatitis are particularly vulnerable to such reactions because their skin barrier is thinner, more permeable, and more reactive to environmental exposures. Catalina Matiz, MD I share this case to highlight a growing trend we are now seeing in young preteens, especially girls, developing increasingly elaborate skincare routines, often centered around antiaging and acne-prevention regimens that were never intended for pediatric use. Social media has glamorized these routines, popularizing the term 'Sephora kids' and even coining the nonmedical term ' dermorexia ' to describe compulsive skincare behaviors. Although they are often brushed off as harmless or cute, these routines carry real dermatologic consequences, especially in children with barrier-defective skin. Many of the products marketed for antiaging contain retinoids, beta-hydroxy acids such as salicylic acid, and a host of preservatives, perfumes, and botanicals that can easily irritate or sensitize pediatric skin. The skin of a child is not just smaller; it is biologically different. The stratum corneum is thinner, transepidermal water loss is higher, and the developing lipid matrix is more vulnerable to disruption. These physiologic factors, combined with the overuse of adult-formulated actives, create a perfect storm for irritant and allergic reactions. In this particular case, allergic contact dermatitis was also considered. It is possible that the patient had a type IV hypersensitivity reaction to one or more ingredients in the product. However, allergic contact dermatitis typically presents 48-96 hours after exposure and is often dominated by pruritus. This patient's reaction occurred in less than 24 hours and was described more as painful and burning than itchy. Furthermore, allergic contact dermatitis generally improves with systemic or topical corticosteroids, while this patient continued to worsen even on oral prednisone. SSSS was also in the differential diagnosis, but the absence of widespread desquamation involving flexural areas, lack of systemic symptoms, and the distribution limited to the face and hands made this diagnosis unlikely. SSSS, caused by an exotoxin from Staphylococcus aureus , targets desmoglein-1 and leads to superficial epidermal splitting. It is typically treated with systemic antibiotics such as cephalosporins or oxacillin. DRESS was also briefly considered because it can present with facial swelling and skin peeling. However, the absence of fever, lymphadenopathy, and a history of recent medication exposure made this diagnosis unlikely as well. The patient was ultimately treated with gentle skincare, including a nonfoaming cleanser, a thick, fragrance-free emollient, and a low-potency topical corticosteroid. No further systemic medications were needed, and she recovered well. As pediatricians and dermatologists, we must be aware of the cultural and digital landscape influencing our patients. Many children and adolescents are following trends promoted by influencers who lack medical knowledge and often recommend products with ingredients far too aggressive for young skin. In a child with no underlying dermatologic history, these regimens can still cause harm, but in a child with atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis, or a compromised barrier for any reason, the effects can be much more severe. We need to take the time to talk to our patients and their parents about safe skincare. These conversations should be framed with empathy and respect. Many of these children are not trying to damage their skin but to belong, be accepted, or emulate what they see online. Instead of dismissing their interest, we should guide it. We can explain that they don't need wrinkle creams or exfoliating acids, and that good skincare at their age includes gentle cleansers, barrier-protecting moisturizers, and sunscreen — perhaps the best antiaging product of all. And in cases where skincare obsession becomes compulsive or distressing, referral to a mental health professional may be appropriate to evaluate for underlying concerns such as body dysmorphic disorder. Ultimately, our role is to protect our patients — not just from pathogens and inflammation but also from the quiet damage that can come from misinformation, unrealistic beauty standards, and skin products that promise too much to people too young.
The Independent
6 days ago
- General
- The Independent
‘Unacceptable' delayed scan could have prevented baby's death, inquest hears
A surgeon has said there were 'unacceptable' delays in obtaining a scan that could have saved the life of a one-year-old boy. Archie Squire died from heart failure in the early hours of November 23 2023, after successive cardiac arrests, days after his first birthday. He was suffering from a rare, undiagnosed heart defect in which the heart's lower half is reversed, an inquest heard. On Thursday, paediatric cardiac surgeon Professor David Anderson was called to give independent medical evidence at Kent and Medway Coroner's Court in Maidstone. He told the court the delay after Archie was referred for an echocardiogram by a GP on October 6 was 'just too long'. The referral to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (QEQM) Hospital in Margate, Kent, did not result in an echo scan taking place before Archie died. Prof Anderson, who holds honorary consultant positions in several countries, said: 'If I showed this audience an echo of a heart pumping normally and an echo of a heart not pumping normally, it is absolutely barn-door obvious. 'An echo in advance of his final admission would have enabled the management to be appropriate for his situation.' While the scan would not guarantee an immediate diagnosis, it would have shown 'poor function' of Archie's heart, the inquest heard. A report prepared by Prof Anderson said: 'If his diagnosis had been correctly made, he almost certainly would not have died when he did.' It added that 'the delay in obtaining an echo was unacceptable'. He told the coroner: 'I would hope that it would have prevented him from collapsing into the situation from which he could not be resuscitated. 'We would not have been advising his family that he would have lived a long and happy life and he would have died at an old age, we would have been very, very guarded with our prognosis.' Archie is thought to have suffered from undiagnosed congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (CCTGA), which has been referenced in his medical cause of death, the inquest heard. Most practitioners will go through their entire working lives without seeing or having to treat CCTGA, Prof Anderson said. 'It's very rare indeed,' he added. Archie did not receive an echocardiogram during the month and a half after being referred by a GP to QEQM, or during his final hospital admission. Prof Anderson said: 'If he had an echo on November 21, which I'm certain would have shown very poor function and I suspect such severe poor function that he would have been referred to Evelina (London Children's Hospital). 'I can only imagine that the function was really pretty awful by this stage and not something that a local hospital would take on to manage.' It is unusual for someone with CCTGA to go into cardiac failure so early in their life, the inquest heard. According to the Adult Congenital Heart Association, just 0.5-1% of babies born with heart defects have CCTGA. The inquest is expected to conclude on Friday.
