Paediatrics

Surgery for birthmarksSurgery for birthmarks

Surgery for birthmarks

Many children are born with birthmarks on the skin, around 1-2%, called congenital melanocytic naevii which range from being very…

Fewer children buying cigarettes in shopsFewer children buying cigarettes in shops

Fewer children buying cigarettes in shops

Removing displays of tobacco products from shops may have reduced the proportion of children buying cigarettes by 17 per cent,…

British stillbirth rates remain highBritish stillbirth rates remain high

British stillbirth rates remain high

Britain has a higher rate of stillbirth and neonatal death than many other countries in Europe – in 2016 one…

Measles is backMeasles is back

Measles is back

Measles cases across Europe have hit a record high, causing 37 deaths this year. New figures from the World Health Organisation…

Gestational diabetes increases risk of depression after birthGestational diabetes increases risk of depression after birth

Gestational diabetes increases risk of depression after birth

Mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have an elevated risk of developing postpartum depression symptoms, according to a new…

Childhood Disintegrative DisorderChildhood Disintegrative Disorder

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Dame Stephanie Shirley discusses her experiences of CDD (Childhood Disintegrative Disorder). When my son Giles was about 2½ years old, it…

Children missing vital eye testsChildren missing vital eye tests

Children missing vital eye tests

Children are missing out on vital eye health care because parents believe they will get eye tests at school. A…

Diet and its effect on AutismDiet and its effect on Autism

Diet and its effect on Autism

How may diet and nutrition benefit those with Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? I see a considerable number of…

Banning smartphones for childrenBanning smartphones for children

Banning smartphones for children

More than two thirds (67%) of parents with children aged 10-18 think that the Government should introduce legislation setting out…

Swimming pool hazardsSwimming pool hazards

Swimming pool hazards

Before plunging into your hotel swimming pool, or soaking in hot tubs during your long-awaited summer holiday, you might want…