Clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China
WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters…
Paediatrics
Drug may reduce SIDS in children with achondroplasia
A drug that boosts bone growth in children with achondroplasia may also reduce their chances of sudden infant death syndrome…
Head injuries & bloody noses in children
Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage.…
‘Transformative’ blood test to identify molecular signatures
‘Transformative’ blood test could spot cause of childhood fever from molecular signatures: A simple blood test which may be able…
Problem drinking linked to alcohol-related social media
A University of Queensland study highlights a direct link between young people’s exposure to alcohol-related social media content and problem…
Why teenagers should learn first aid
Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks when things go wrong. It is…
Teenagers: Social media may increase the risk of alcohol use
Teenagers who spend 30 minutes or more on social media every day may be more at risk of alcohol use…
BSPD introduces oral health infographic in 5 languages
BSPD launches a set of infographics with the Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay aimed at improving oral health…
New research findings reveal complex problems in end-of-life care
New research carried out by Robert Gordon University (RGU) has identified the complex issues that arise in the care of…
Biobank for children with genetic muscle diseases
An Australian first biobank will be established to improve and discover new treatments for children with genetic muscle diseases such…