Cochrane supports safety & effectiveness of MMR vaccines
New evidence published in the Cochrane Library today finds MMR, MMRV and MMR+V vaccines are effective and that they are…
Paediatrics
Milk allergy guidelines may cause overdiagnosis in babies and children
Current medical guidelines for diagnosing cow’s milk allergy in babies and young children may be linked to overdiagnosis of the…
Infant brain tumours could benefit from targeted treatment
Babies with brain tumours could benefit from targeted treatment - Tumours in infants biologically distinct from older patients - -…
Japan Flu 1957
https://youtu.be/zBnfwrXkIZ8 The 1957 flu outbreak caused an estimated one million to two million deaths worldwide and is generally considered to…
Are clinical trials of anticoagulation feasible in children?
The Top Journal Lancet Haematology recently published an international trial on a blood thinner to treat blood clots in children.…
Sleep and the social competence of children
(Tokyo, 24 March) Researchers at Keio University report in the journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health the results…
Childhood tooth decay issue – “We can do more”
Leading charity, the Oral Health Foundation, is calling for a united effort to take action against the ongoing issue of…
New Analysis Highlights Impact of Poverty & Exploitation on Children’s Lives
The damaging impact of poverty on children and their families and the growing problem of exploitation are revealed in a…
Link between Indoor Air Pollution and Respiratory Problems in Children
There is growing evidence that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and…
Ban on Smoking in Cars Cut Child Exposure to Cigarette Smoke
A public ban on smoking in cars in England and Wales has led to fewer children being exposed to cigarette…