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Paediatrics

Pioneering treatment for premature infants with chronic lung disease

A new treatment pioneered by Australian researchers would help better treat premature infants with a type of chronic lung disease, according to new research. The OPTIMIST-A clinical trial…

Premature baby risk strongly linked to pre-eclampsia

Women who gave birth to a premature baby after developing pre-eclampsia were 17 times more likely to experience another preterm…

BUPA doctor warns parents of the winter illnesses set to soar

BUPA doctor, warns parents of the winter illnesses set to soar: We all want the winter months to be a…

Welcome to the club – childhood cancer and covid

“Welcome to the club”- What COVID-19 can teach us about childhood cancer: New Curtin-led research has found the widespread social and…

New mothers could help protect other babies’ brains

The placenta from new mothers of healthy newborns could one day be used to reduce brain injury in growth-restricted babies,…

Diabetes response to new data from National Child Measurement Programme

Diabetes UK responds to new data from National Child Measurement Programme.  Nikki Joule, Policy Manager at Diabetes UK, said: “This new…

Cervical cancer rates set to double for over 50s

Cervical cancer rates set to double among over 50s over next 20 years: A new model, commissioned by Jo’s Cervical…

Penicillin targets rheumatic heart disease in kids

Penicillin significantly reduces rheumatic heart disease progression in children: A regular, affordable antibiotic treatment significantly reduced the risk of underlying rheumatic…

Most children with cancer have mild COVID-19

Most children and adolescents with cancer have mild COVID-19 disease and make a full recovery, a new study has found.…

Social disadvantage impacts childhood asthma

Social disadvantage in the UK has a lasting impact on childhood asthma.  Children experiencing social disadvantage in their first few…

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