Take it Right Outside campaign success
Fewer under-5s admitted to hospital during 'take it right outside' smoking campaign The number of under-five-year-olds admitted to hospital with asthma related complaints dropped following...
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.
Children with cancer and mental health
Almost half of childhood cancer patients suffer mental health problems due to harsh treatments. Latest research from Children with Cancer UK reveals the widespread impact...
Impact of the backpack on the spine
Finite element study shows one book in the backpack weighs 7 books to the spine: As we consider a return to school, we must start to...
Social distancing decreased paediatric respiratory tract infections in Finland
Finland declared a lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, and the ensuing social distancing measures decreased the number of paediatric emergency...
Polyvagal Theory and the potency of the dorsal state
So much of our focus on the Polyvagal Theory centres around honouring and validating the ventral vagus and teaching people to move up from the...
Children’s eczema rates rise due to frequent handwashing
Over half of British children are suffering with skin problems due to frequent handwashing and eczema rates are on the rise. With the increased need...
Understanding why some children enjoy TV more than others
Children's own temperament could be driving the amount of TV they watch – according to new research from the University of East Anglia and Birkbeck,...
Support Breastfeeding for a healthier planet
A message from UNICEF: World Breastfeeding Week 2020: "Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is “Support breastfeeding for...
Unprecedented demand for school age vaccinations
Unprecedented demand as NHS restarts school age vaccinations programme: The NHS has reported unprecedented demand since it restarted its vaccination programme in the East of England...
Coping strategies for children post lockdown
It’s child’s play: how parents can help young children adjust to post lockdown life – five tips from a Priory psychiatrist UK schools’ lockdown has...
