Pediatrics
First ever study of serious case reviews of sudden unexpected infant deaths conducted
For the first time in England a study has been conducted of official investigations of unexpected infant deaths.
Jul 26, 2018
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Archives of Disease in Childhood
Pediatrics
Older kids who abuse animals much more likely to have been abused themselves
Older children who abuse animals are two to three times as likely to have been abused themselves as kids that don't display this type of behaviour, highlights a review of the available evidence published online in the Archives ...
Jul 17, 2018
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Pediatrics
Tragic death of six month old baby highlights need for policy overhaul regarding vitamin D supplementation
UK vitamin D supplementation policy needs to change to protect the health and lives of babies, pregnant women and dark skinned individuals, say University of Birmingham researchers as they today highlighted the death of a ...
Jun 26, 2018
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Attention deficit disorders
Young people with ADHD 'more likely' to come from deprived neighbourhoods
Children and young adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to come from the most socio-economically deprived neighbourhoods in England than the least deprived, new research ...
Apr 6, 2018
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Pediatrics
Kangaroo mother care effective in prevention of hypothermia in term infants when practiced
Hypothermia in newborns is common worldwide with prevalence ranging from 32 to 85 percent. The incidence of neonatal hypothermia is substantially higher in developing countries such as Zambia compared with developed countries. ...
Mar 20, 2018
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Pediatrics
Too much takeout food threatens kids' health
(HealthDay)—You can't beat the convenience of ordering out, but a steady diet of takeout food could raise your child's risk of heart disease and diabetes later in life.
Dec 15, 2017
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Health
Regular takeaways linked to kids' heart disease and diabetes risk factors
Kids who regularly eat take-away meals may be boosting their risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, suggests research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.
Dec 14, 2017
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Surgery
Despite removal of many obstacles, UK child organ donation rates remain low
Despite the removal of many logistical/professional obstacles, and clear guidance from national bodies, UK child organ donation rates remain lower than in other comparable countries, say experts in a leading article published ...
Dec 14, 2017
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Pediatrics
Incidence of brain injury in babies estimated for first time using routine NHS data
New research has estimated that each year five babies in every 1,000 born in England suffer a condition or sign linked to brain injury.
Nov 27, 2017
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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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