New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders
New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment. A newly developed test…
Paediatrics
Why children may be off their food after Covid
Why children may be off their food after Covid: More and more children could be turning into 'fussy eaters' after…
Identifying children at risk of developing epilepsy
Seizure study first step towards revealing which children are at risk of developing epilepsy: Findings from an international genetic study…
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…