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...
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.
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...
Learn First Aid – A New Years Resolution
Learn First Aid - A New Years Resolution - As the new year kicks off, everyone is once again talking about New Year’s resolutions. This...
High Rates of Anxiety & Depression in Teens
High Rates of Anxiety & Depression in Teens - Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most...
Machine learning for child vaccinations
Machine learning for child vaccinations - Curtin University is collaborating with the Boorloo (Perth) Public Health Unit on a research project using a Future Health...
Beyond Screen Time: Understanding Child Development
Beyond Screen Time: Understanding Child Development - New Curtin University research challenges views on screen time, revealing factors such as parental mental health and the...
Road Accidents and How to Help Safely
Road Accidents and How to Help Safely - Whether you walk, cycle or drive a motorbike or car, road safety is important for all of...
What parents need to know about Scarlet Fever & Strep A
What parents need to know about Scarlet Fever & Strep A: As winter approaches, health officials are urging parents to be aware of the increased...
Coffee during pregnancy safe for baby’s brain development
Coffee during pregnancy is safe: A new study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children,...
