Improving outcomes for critically ill children on ventilation
Major UK trial greatly improves outcomes for critically ill children on mechanical ventilation: A major UK clinical trial led by Queen's University Belfast has shown how...
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.
If You Have to Say No
When you have to say No to your teen or tween. Advice from Michelle Mitchell https://youtu.be/5ij_kqkZuEU
Exams and the importance of Plan B
Exams and the importance of Plan B: As exam results are released, Priory child psychiatrist Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg tells parents: ‘Why having a ‘Plan...
Brain injury treatment may cause harm
A procedure widely used to treat birth-related brain damage in newborn babies in low and middle income countries (LMICs) may increase the risk of death....
World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2021
World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2021, is a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding. The 2021 theme is...
Study challenges health advice for mothers
Study challenges health advice for mothers : New Curtin University-led research has called into question existing health advice that mothers wait a minimum of two...
New generation anti-cancer drug
New generation anti-cancer drug shows promise for children with brain tumours. A genetic map of an aggressive childhood brain tumour called medulloblastoma has helped researchers...
Breastfeeding beyond infancy
Breastfeeding beyond infancy: Assessing attitudes to breastfeeding: To obtain the optimal health benefits for both parent and child, the World Health Organization (2021) recommends continued...
Make every school a health-promoting school
UNESCO and WHO urge countries to make every school a health-promoting school: UNESCO and the World Health Organization today launched the Global Standards for Health-promoting Schools,...
The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duchess of Cambridge mark Children’s Hospice Week
The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duchess of Cambridge have hosted a joint video call with three of their respective children’s hospice Patronages to mark...
