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 time of fun and laughter...
Paediatrics
The Paediatrics category focuses on the health and wellbeing of infants, children and adolescents. It offers evidence-informed insight into child development, common conditions, preventive care and emerging research affecting young lives. From practical guidance for parents and carers to clinical perspectives for healthcare professionals, this category aims to support healthy growth and optimise outcomes across childhood.
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 hygiene changes that have occurred...
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, according to University of Queensland...
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 data, which shows that two...
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 Cancer Trust, has found that...
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 heart disease progression in children...
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. But paediatric cancer patients with...
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 years of life have a...
Cell-based vaccine for children and adolescents
A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study. The research found the cell-based...
Leading the fight against scabies
Leading a worldwide effort to better prevent and treat scabies: The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and its partners are leading a global program to better prevent and treat scabies...
