Aspirin preferred to prevent blood clots in kids after heart surgery
Aspirin should be favoured over warfarin to prevent blood clotting in children who undergo a surgery that replumbs their hearts, according to a new study....
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.
Baby first aid: 3 ways to save your baby’s life
Baby first aid: 3 ways to save your baby’s life – essential first aid for parents from Emma Hammett at First Aid for Life who...
Maternal nurse home visits improve mothers’ mental health
New research has shown disadvantaged mothers’ mental health and wellbeing improved after regular maternal and child health nurse home visits during pregnancy, continuing up until...
Wireless temperature monitoring in labour
New study concludes continuous wireless monitoring of a mother’s temperature during labour promises to be more effective than manual measurements for indicating the risk of...
Stroke in childhood and adolescence
Stroke in childhood and adolescence: outcome influenced by parental education and income: Children from educationally deprived, low-income families are much more likely to face long-term...
Junk food and sleep quality in teens
Eating too much junk food has been linked with poor sleep quality in teens, a University of Queensland-led study has found. UQ School of Health and...
The dangers of button batteries
Know the dangers of button batteries: Button batteries burn. The damage is noticeable within just 30 minutes and if the child does not receive immediate...
Second hand toy safety
Are second-hand toys safe? How to protect your child: A study, published (Jan 2018) in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, looked at 200 toys taken...
Primary school-aged children self-harming
New research reveals that some primary school-aged children have self-harmed, prompting calls for intervention efforts to start earlier. Led by researchers at the University of Melbourne...
Bringing mentally healthy schools to life!
Bringing mentally healthy schools to life in Western Australia! There are many opportunities in the school environment for students, staff and the greater school community...
