Paediatrics

New mothers could help protect other babies’ brainsNew mothers could help protect other babies’ brains

New mothers could help protect other babies’ brains

The placenta from new mothers of healthy newborns could one day be used to reduce brain injury in growth-restricted babies,…

Diabetes response to new data from National Child Measurement ProgrammeDiabetes response to new data from National Child Measurement Programme

Diabetes response to new data from National Child Measurement Programme

Diabetes UK responds to new data from National Child Measurement Programme.  Nikki Joule, Policy Manager at Diabetes UK, said: “This new…

Cervical cancer rates set to double for over 50sCervical cancer rates set to double for over 50s

Cervical cancer rates set to double for over 50s

Cervical cancer rates set to double among over 50s over next 20 years: A new model, commissioned by Jo’s Cervical…

Penicillin targets rheumatic heart disease in kidsPenicillin targets rheumatic heart disease in kids

Penicillin targets rheumatic heart disease in kids

Penicillin significantly reduces rheumatic heart disease progression in children: A regular, affordable antibiotic treatment significantly reduced the risk of underlying rheumatic…

Most children with cancer have mild COVID-19Most children with cancer have mild COVID-19

Most children with cancer have mild COVID-19

Most children and adolescents with cancer have mild COVID-19 disease and make a full recovery, a new study has found.…

Social disadvantage impacts childhood asthmaSocial disadvantage impacts childhood asthma

Social disadvantage impacts childhood asthma

Social disadvantage in the UK has a lasting impact on childhood asthma.  Children experiencing social disadvantage in their first few…

Cell-based vaccine for children and adolescentsCell-based vaccine for children and adolescents

Cell-based vaccine for children and adolescents

A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study.…

Leading the fight against scabiesLeading the fight against scabies

Leading the fight against scabies

Leading a worldwide effort to better prevent and treat scabies: The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and its partners are leading a global…

Wellbeing program for young cancer survivorsWellbeing program for young cancer survivors

Wellbeing program for young cancer survivors

Wellbeing program to help young people rebuild their life after cancer: A digital program enhancing physical and mental wellbeing for…

Improving heart health of kids with CPImproving heart health of kids with CP

Improving heart health of kids with CP

Improving heart health of kids with CP: A landmark research project led by The University of Queensland is aiming to…