Urgent action needed as “child wasting” threatens millions
Urgent action needed as acute malnutrition threatens the lives of millions of vulnerable children: – United Nations agencies are calling…
Paediatrics
Mental health prescriptions for children up nearly 60 percent
Along with broad increase in prescriptions, study finds differences in mental healthcare according to gender of children and wealth of…
International study improving severe pneumonia outcomes
International study to better treat children with severe pneumonia complication: An international study led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has…
Streptococcal A infection and Scarlet fever first aid
Streptococcal A infection, invasive strep A and scarlet fever – what to look out for and what to do What…
The legalities of cosmetic surgery for under-18s
The legalities of cosmetic surgery for under-18s is discussed here by Michael Saul, Partner at Cosmetic Surgery Solicitors. After the…
Learning from babies
What can we learn from babies and how the brain has an amazing ability to ‘get to work’ on autism…
Underweight babies at risk
Research shows all underweight babies may be at higher risk of childhood developmental complications – not just those with extremely…
Positive social-emotional schools boost mental health
Positive social-emotional environments in schools boosts student’s mental health. A Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) led project has shown that fostering…
Anti-Bullying Week 2022: Reach Out – official Primary School film
Anti-Bullying Week 2022: Reach Out - official Primary School film The Anti-Bullying Alliance has worked with over 400 young people…
WHO: immediate skin to skin care for survival
WHO advises immediate skin to skin care for survival of small and preterm babies: WHO launches new guidelines to improve…