What is Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep)? Strep agalactiae refers to the round bacteria that grow in chains and that was found to be a human potential pathogen responsible for a number of infections that most commonly affect pregnant women and newborns. […]
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A mother’s gut microbes can help in the development of the placenta, and the healthy growth of the baby – according to new research from the University of East Anglia, the Quadram Institute and the University of Cambridge. Researchers studying mice found that a species of gut bacteria, known to have beneficial effects for health […]
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Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis: Youngest children within their school year are more likely to be treated for ADHD, says new study: New research, involving experts from the University of Nottingham, shows that children younger within the school year are more likely to be treated for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suggesting immaturity may influence […]
Western Australian Health funding supports development of new mental health digital tool for autism families: A co-designed digital tool to address anxiety concerns for children on the autism spectrum is set to be developed and trialled in Western Australia, thanks to support from the WA Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRIF). A co-designed […]
New nano-gel to protect children receiving chemotherapy from hearing loss: Curtin University researchers will test a new nano-gel they have created to protect children receiving chemotherapy treatment from the common side effect of hearing loss, as part of a new project with Ear Science Institute Australia and supported by funding from the Channel 7 Telethon […]
A University of Queensland global clinical study examining new ways of treating children with sepsis – using vitamin C and steroids alongside antibiotics – could save children’s lives around the world. The University of Queensland-led study has received $1.3 million over five years from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to commence one […]
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The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is the only patient-led charity in the UK for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and their peers. JIA Awareness Week 2022 (#SameJIADifferentDay) is in its first year of campaigning for better awareness of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). JIA means there is inflammation in a child’s joints that isn’t caused […]
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Week: Insightful New Statistics on Treatment Information: Experts urge for shared decision-making as new survey reveals 25% of families are not consulted about treatment options for children with arthritis Evidence shows that children respond better to treatment when the decision-making process is collaborative.i Despite this, a new survey reveals that not all […]
Memory killer cells at lower frequency: Unvaccinated children mount COVID-19 immune response, but vaccination may be key to strengthening immunity: Unvaccinated children mount a rapid immune response to SARS-CoV-2 which may contribute to less severe symptoms, but which may also limit the development of an immune “memory” response to ward off future infections, a study […]
New BSc in Children’s Nursing: University of Roehampton and Croydon College partner to bring Children’s nursing to Croydon. Community set to benefit from further expansion of healthcare education in the borough The University of Roehampton and Croydon College have expanded their strategic partnership further by launching an undergraduate degree in Children’s Nursing, building on the introduction […]