Ophthalmology
New app will open eyes to vision issues in babies
An app that helps student midwives detect rare eye conditions in newborns has been developed by a lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
Dec 19, 2019
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Pediatrics
New evidence for the protective role of the microbiome in early life
A new study has provided insights into how microbes protect gut health from the moment of birth.
Apr 7, 2020
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Pediatrics
What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?
Have you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest are most at risk of diseases. It's also the time in your child's development that their immune system learns ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Medical research
Tissue engineering: The big picture on growing small intestines
Babies born prematurely often face intense medical challenges, including intestines that are underdeveloped or diseased. While an intestine transplant can benefit some patients, many babies are simply too small to endure ...
Jun 7, 2019
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Neuroscience
Why reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies may help them to learn language
Parents should speak to their babies using sing-song speech, like nursery rhymes, as soon as possible, say researchers. That's because babies learn languages from rhythmic information, not phonetic information, in their first ...
Dec 1, 2023
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Cardiology
Risk of heart disease later in life for premature babies
A new study led by researchers from the Royal Women's Hospital shows that young adults born extremely premature are susceptible to high blood pressure, putting them at higher risk of heart disease in later life.
Feb 10, 2020
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Health
Nordic lower-protein diet could hold key to instilling healthier eating habits in babies, new study finds
Starting babies and toddlers on a lower protein Nordic-style diet with a greater focus on plant-based food may be the key to healthier eating habits, according to new research being presented today at the 54th Annual Meeting ...
Jun 23, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Disrupted flow of brain fluid may underlie neurodevelopmental disorders
The brain floats in a sea of fluid that cushions it against injury, supplies it with nutrients and carries away waste. Disruptions to the normal ebb and flow of the fluid have been linked to neurological conditions including ...
Feb 9, 2023
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Health
Is it safe to drink alcohol while breastfeeding?
Is it safe to drink alcohol and breastfeed? As physicians, we have always cautioned patients not to. As mothers, we look forward to the occasional glass of wine.
Jul 19, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
We may one day grow babies outside the womb, but there are many things to consider first
The idea of growing babies outside the body has inspired novels and movies for decades.
Nov 11, 2019
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