When pupils return to school in September there is a steep rise in children hospitalised with asthma attacks. In the UK a child is admitted to hospital every 20 minutes because of an asthma attack. However, the number of children needing emergency treatment doubles in September compared to August. So why should children settling back into school find […]
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A century-old BCG vaccine could help reduce the incidence of eczema in high-risk infants due to its beneficial off-target effects, according to a new MCRI-led allergy study. Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG), a vaccine used in Australia until the 1980s to prevent tuberculosis, had been tested in a trial to see if it can reduce the rate […]
People who experienced childhood trauma get a more pleasurable ‘high’ from morphine, new research suggests. Dr Molly Carlyle from The University of Queensland’s School of Psychology said high rates of childhood trauma have been identified in people with addictions, but little research has explored the mechanisms that underlie this link. “Our findings show these sorts […]
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The effect of metabolic syndrome traits on atherosclerosis can be reduced by increasing cardiorespiratory fitness already in childhood: The deleterious effects of metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors on arterial health can be reduced by increasing cardiorespiratory fitness already in childhood, a new study suggests. The study also found that the traditional way of investigating whether […]
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Major UK trial greatly improves outcomes for critically ill children on mechanical ventilation: A major UK clinical trial led by Queen’s University Belfast has shown how a new approach to reduce the use of mechanical ventilation can greatly improve outcomes for critically ill infants and children. The study, funded by the National Institute for Health Research […]
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When you have to say No to your teen or tween. Advice from Michelle Mitchell […]
Exams and the importance of Plan B: As exam results are released, Priory child psychiatrist Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg tells parents: ‘Why having a ‘Plan B’ is so important in reducing a child’s anxiety’ It’s been a stressful year for students, culminating for those in England receiving AS, A level and GCSE results this week, […]
A procedure widely used to treat birth-related brain damage in newborn babies in low and middle income countries (LMICs) may increase the risk of death. This is the finding of research led by Imperial College London, together with several large hospitals in South Asia, published in the journal The Lancet Global Health. The study, of […]
World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2021, is a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding. The 2021 theme is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility.” […]
Study challenges health advice for mothers : New Curtin University-led research has called into question existing health advice that mothers wait a minimum of two years after giving birth to become pregnant again, in order to reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm and small-for-gestational age births. The research found that a […]