Protecting young skin from UV radiation
With summer fast approaching, children’s skin is particularly vulnerable to the effects of UV radiation, says consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali…
Paediatrics
Gene therapy for nervous system disorders
My decision to get involved with developing gene therapy for neurological disorders came about because my own daughter, Ornella, 11,…
The last gasp of polio
The World Health Organisation is currently vaccinating 116 million African children against the preventable disease, polio. This week, 190,000 vaccinators…
Teens with acne at risk of self-harm
Despite acne being so common, there are still many misconceptions that surround it. Myths include that sufferers are dirty or…
Stress deprivation and Caesarean birth
Is birth by pre-labour Caesarean an extreme example of stress deprivation? In the framework of our cultural conditioning, ''stress' has…
Autism and mental health
Studies show that around 79% of autistic people have mental health issues and rate their anxiety as the number one…
Vaccine safety – don’t shut down the debate
I am not an apologist for Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who proposed a link between the MMR vaccine and autism…
Following baby noses for clues about asthma
Why do some children develop asthma and others don't? Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are hoping to be able…
Monitoring pregnancy and labour
Scans are used in pregnancy to determine the growth and health of the foetus. Ultrasound measurements have been commonly used…
Eggs after weaning
Parents were once encouraged by health experts to avoid giving their weaned babies certain 'high risk' foods to reduce the risk of…