Study finds cannabidiol may improve behaviour for kids with intellectual disabilities
A new peer-reviewed study using medicinal cannabidiol in children and adolecents with intellectual disabilities has found that it may reduce…
Paediatrics
Countries failing to prevent violence against children
Global status report on preventing violence against children calls for more government action and warns of ‘dramatic impact’ of COVID-19.…
Link between sleep and depression in adolescents
Self‐reported sleep patterns and quality amongst adolescents: cross‐sectional and prospective associations with anxiety and depression. A mere 30 minutes extra…
Kawasaki-like syndrome linked to COVID-19 in children is a new condition
A study on children suffering from severe inflammatory symptoms shows the condition is new and distinct from Kawasaki disease. In…
RSM COVID-19 Series: Caring for our children
This RSM Covid-19 webinar takes place today at 12.30pm – 1.00pm : COVID-19 Series: Caring for our children in a…
New treatment hope for Tourette Syndrome
Stimulating research gives new treatment hope for Tourette Syndrome. New research has found that delivering electrical pulses to the wrist…
Diet and activity reduces cholesterol in kids
New study shows that dietary and physical activity intervention reduces LDL cholesterol level in children. An individualised and family-based physical…
Spotlight on adolescent health
Spotlight on adolescent health and well-being presents key findings from 227,441 young people aged 11, 13 and 15 years in…
Baby & breastfeeding: Getting off to the best start
Skin to skin contact with your baby As long as there are no complications, the focus after birth is for…
Back to school: Keeping your kids healthy
GP and mum to two toddlers and a newborn, Dr Laura Lenihan gives you her top tips on how to…