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Paediatrics

Issues surrounding medical care for children and young people.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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