RV3-BB rotavirus vaccine at birth boosts microbiome
Babies who receive a RV3-BB rotavirus vaccine at birth showed higher levels of good bacteria in their gut, better protecting them against infection during the...
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.
UQ Study Links Poor Teen Diets to Heavy Social Media Use
UQ Study Links Poor Teen Diets to Heavy Social Media Use: Poor dietary habits in adolescence – lots of sweets, sugary drinks or skipping breakfast...
Natural fats in human skin link to eczema
Natural fats in human skin could explain why some babies develop eczema. An Australian-first study has found that certain natural fats which exist in the...
Promising new therapeutic approach for paediatric brain tumours
Paediatric brain tumours remain the most common cause of death from childhood cancer. Paediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGG) in particular are a mostly fatal disease group...
Febrile Convulsions and Seizures in Children
Febrile convulsions are incredibly common in babies and small children. Fits or seizures are triggered by a rise in their core body temperature when they...
Parental risks – a deep dive into child abuse
Parental risks, aggressive behaviour, and alcohol use: a deep dive into child abuse Child maltreatment has been the focus of two separate studies led by...
Alarming child obesity worldwide forecast for 2050
A third of children worldwide forecast to be obese or overweight by 2050: Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and...
New treatment hope for childhood cancers
New treatment hope for childhood cancers - University of Queensland research using “natural killer” cells may lead to the first new treatment for a devastating...
Funding a Palestinian doctor for paediatric trauma training
The conflict in Israel and Palestine has put Palestinian medical professionals under extreme pressure, and we remain committed to supporting them. Recently, we funded Dr...
Preventing accidents – How safe is your home?
Preventing accidents - Every year, around 2 million children attend A&E due to accidents. Over 76,000 of these require admission to hospital – that is...
