Bone cancer drug could save children’s lives
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new drug that works against all of the main types…
Paediatrics
Can children map read at the age of four?
Children start to develop the basic skills that underlie map reading from the age of four – according to new…
Respiratory disease in early childhood and mortality
Respiratory disease in early childhood linked to higher risk of death in adulthood: Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in…
Streptococcal infections
These infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the most common are streptococcus A and streptococcus B. These…
Helping children with PTSD recover
Children and teens who have experienced repeated traumatic events can be helped with trauma-focused therapy – according to new research…
Apple Watch monitoring for chemo
Apple Watch monitoring for chemo: Children undergoing chemotherapy could benefit from a new Murdoch Children’s Research Institute trial that aims…
Stillborn and preterm statistics for Covid-19 first wave
Babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns. Babies born preterm decreased and…
Obesity in pregnancy risks
Obesity in pregnant women could alter the structure and function of the placenta increasing the risk of poor health outcomes…
Three warning signs for eating disorders
Ahead of Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Dr Robin Clark, Medical Director at Bupa UK highlights three warning signs to watch…
Early intervention for asthma needed
Early intervention for asthma needed: Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma, however, they are often irregular…