Binge drinking in adolescence and the brain
Binge drinking in adolescence is associated with changes in the volume of the cerebellum in young adulthood, a new study…
Paediatrics
Andrew Lloyd Webber programme launched in NHS hospital school
Music charity provides Andrew Lloyd Webber programme to NHS hospital school in 12-month mental health and wellness pilot: Classical music education…
Bitesize Webinar: Dyslexia and Back to School
Bitesize Webinar: Dyslexia and Back to School. The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has been the voice of dyslexic people since…
Inter-arm difference in kids’ blood pressure
Kids’ blood pressure measurements substantially different between arms, potential for misdiagnosis: Blood pressure measurements in children and adolescents should be taken…
Detailed insight into new born babies’ lungs at birth
Melbourne researchers have captured the first detailed images of new born babies’ lungs as they take their first breaths. The…
Immune system protects children from severe COVID-19
Immune system protects children from severe COVID-19: Children are protected from severe COVID-19 because their innate immune system is quick…
Heartbeat secrets unlocked as cardiac rhythm gene role identified
Heartbeat secrets unlocked as cardiac rhythm gene role identified: Researchers have used the zebrafish (Danio rerio) to identify the role…
Aspirin preferred to prevent blood clots in kids after heart surgery
Aspirin should be favoured over warfarin to prevent blood clotting in children who undergo a surgery that replumbs their hearts,…
Baby first aid: 3 ways to save your baby’s life
Baby first aid: 3 ways to save your baby’s life – essential first aid for parents from Emma Hammett at…
Maternal nurse home visits improve mothers’ mental health
New research has shown disadvantaged mothers’ mental health and wellbeing improved after regular maternal and child health nurse home visits…