Medical research
First evaluation of sickle cell screening programme published
The first evaluation of the NHS Sickle Cell Screening Programme has found that it is successfully identifying newborn babies with sickle cell disease.
Nov 6, 2017
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Archives of Disease in Childhood
Health
Sharp rise in children admitted to intensive care in England and Wales since 2009
The number of children admitted to intensive care in England and Wales has risen sharply since 2009, but is not explained by either population growth or the rising birth rate, finds research published online in the Archives ...
Oct 27, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Training course for chronic fatigue syndrome or ME is effective for children alongside specialist care
A training course that aims to ease symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome is effective and probably cost-effective when provided alongside specialist care for children with mild to moderate illness, finds a trial published ...
Sep 20, 2017
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Pediatrics
Health prospects of children in care look worse than for anyone else
When the state gets involved in the welfare of children or young people under 18, we call them "looked after." They might live with foster parents, in a children's home, with friends or relatives, or even with their own family ...
Aug 31, 2017
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Diabetes
Screen time linked to diabetes
Daily screen time of three or more hours is linked to several risk factors associated with the development of diabetes in children, according to a study by St George's, University of London.
Jul 28, 2017
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Overweight & Obesity
Childhood obesity major link to hip diseases
Significant hip deformities affect around 1 in 500 children. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disease of adolescence. The condition always requires surgery, can cause significant pain, and often ...
Jul 7, 2017
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Pediatrics
Life or death medical decisions involving a child – new study asks questions about current process
How parents and clinicians make life or death medical decisions involving very young children is the focus of a new study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. The findings may offer insight into how the 'best ...
May 18, 2017
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Genetics
New test for childhood genetic disorders 'transformational'
The gruelling way doctors are often forced to diagnose a group of rare genetic disorders in children could be transformed by a new test developed by The University of Manchester and Saint Mary's Hospital.
May 15, 2017
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Diabetes
3-plus hours daily screen time linked to diabetes risk factors for kids
Daily screen time of three or more hours is linked to several risk factors associated with the development of diabetes in children, finds research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Mar 13, 2017
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Pediatrics
Young children can choke to death on whole grapes, doctors warn
Very young children can choke to death on whole grapes, warn doctors writing in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Dec 20, 2016
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