Misdiagnosis of impairment of language acquisition
Children with a migration background often misdiagnosed as having an "impairment of language acquisition" : Around 45% of children in…
Paediatrics
Severe COVID-19 infection rare in newborn babies
Severe COVID-19 infection appears rare in newborn babies, suggests a new study. The UK-wide analysis, led by researchers from Imperial College…
Insulin resistance in children slowed by Physical activity & dietary counselling
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that individualised and family-based physical activity and dietary counselling considerably…
Burns injuries – what you need to know
Children’s Burns Trust warns of a rise in Burn Injuries from Fireworks at Home: Autumn in the UK usually heralds…
Minor Head Injuries and Nose Bleeds
Children often have nose bleeds. They can be a result of warm weather or exercise, which dilate the small blood…
Adolescence: a critical time to address gender inequality
Early adolescence is where gender inequalities most markedly emerge, according to new research from across 40 low- and middle-income countries in Asia…
Babies and first aid: Prevent common emergencies
Babies: from birth to crawling Babies do not come with instructions. They are all different and bring unique challenges. Hormones…
Connect the Spots: Training Teachers to Empower Dyslexic Children
https://youtu.be/IfZLCJ3fn5c Transcript People with dyslexia are naturally bright, creative and imaginative. Their thinking can inspire and amaze us and…
Dyslexic children are “hardwired” with “future skills” but most missed at school
One in five children are ‘hardwired’ with ‘dyslexic strengths’ vital for the jobs of the future, and teachers have the…
UK policy on Group B Streptococcus
Group B Streptococcus (Group B Strep, Strep B, or GBS) is a common bacterium carried by many people in the…