A pioneering neonatal study has reported its two-year findings, confirming that a novel approach developed in Australia can improve the lung health of extremely premature infants born with breathing difficulties. The multi-centre OPTIMIST-A trial, in which Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) was a key collaborator, enrolled 486 premature babies from 33 neonatal intensive care units […]
WHO has made an official request to China for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children. At a press conference on 13 November 2023, Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission reported an increase in incidence of respiratory diseases in China. Chinese authorities attributed this increase to […]
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A drug that boosts bone growth in children with achondroplasia may also reduce their chances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), sleep apnoea and needing surgery, according to a new study. The international research trial, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, has showed for the […]
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Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage. Although, most head injuries are not serious and simply result on a bump or bruise. However, severe or repeated head injuries can cause damage to the brain. Most blows to the head result in injury to the scalp […]
‘Transformative’ blood test could spot cause of childhood fever from molecular signatures: A simple blood test which may be able to rapidly diagnose the cause of a child’s illness could be ‘transformative’, say researchers. An international team, led by researchers at Imperial College London, has developed and validated a diagnostic approach capable of simultaneously detecting […]
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A University of Queensland study highlights a direct link between young people’s exposure to alcohol-related social media content and problem drinking. The study led by PhD candidate Brandon (Hsu-Chen) Cheng from UQ’s Australian National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research examined results from 30 international studies of more than 19,000 people aged 24 and younger. […]
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Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks when things go wrong. It is vital that teenagers have the skills and confidence to help each other and themselves. A survey commissioned by the British Red Cross revealed worrying statistics: More than 532,000 teenagers have been left to cope with […]
Teenagers who spend 30 minutes or more on social media every day may be more at risk of alcohol use and binge drinking, according to new research. The latest study, which is led by the University of Glasgow and published in the European Journal of Public Health, analysed how often teenagers used social media every […]
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BSPD launches a set of infographics with the Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay aimed at improving oral health which have now been translated into the five languages identified by the CORE20PLUS5 CYP1 initiative – as targeting the most vulnerable children in the UK. This infographic project was conceived during the Presidency term of […]
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New research carried out by Robert Gordon University (RGU) has identified the complex issues that arise in the care of children with life-limiting conditions in Scotland. The extensive research project included interviews with both parents of children with life-limiting conditions and the healthcare professionals who treat them, producing a set of recommendations which aim to […]
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