UQ Study Links Poor Teen Diets to Heavy Social Media Use
UQ Study Links Poor Teen Diets to Heavy Social Media Use: Poor dietary habits in adolescence – lots of sweets,…
Paediatrics
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…