Carnitine intake is associated with better postnatal growth in very preterm infants
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows that carnitine intake in the first…
Paediatrics
UK participants for stammering gene study
UK participants needed to help discover genes behind stammering. More than 1500 adults and children from the United Kingdom are…
Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development
Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development: Volunteers needed to help develop new test to prevent life-threatening infections in newborn…
Childhood weight gain with optimal muscle-to-fat mass ratio may be a sign of excellent vascular health
High body fat from childhood was not associated with progressive vascular damage in young adulthood, a paper published in Hypertension…
Babies have air pollution particles in their lungs and brains
Unborn babies have air pollution particles in their developing lungs and other vital organs as early as the first trimester,…
Medicinal cannabis study for children in palliative care
Medicinal cannabis study into easing symptoms of children in palliative care: A pilot study will explore the use of medicinal…
Children’s growth genome study
Children’s growth will be easier to assess following a University of Queensland-led study analysing the genetic variants that influence height.…
Research shows water fluoridation is safe for children
Research shows water fluoridation is safe for children: Research from The University of Queensland has found no link between community…
Music in childhood boosts brains in later life
Music in childhood boosts brains in later life according to new study from University of Edinburgh. Taking up a musical…
BSPD issues paediatric oral health Blueprint
As the new PM, Liz Truss puts her new administration together and sets out her policies, the British Society of…