Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When ...
May 1, 2023
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Two recent studies surveyed school nurses working across the UK about their current working practices and experiences of working during the pandemic.
Mar 28, 2023
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Black children are over-reported as suspected victims of child abuse when they have traumatic injuries, even after accounting for poverty, according to new research from the Stanford School of Medicine.
Feb 7, 2023
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Identifying perpetrators of domestic and family violence is critical to ending violence against women.
Feb 2, 2023
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An urgent overhaul of the UK's safeguarding processes for vulnerable children is needed to future-proof the system in a post-pandemic climate and protect those most at-risk, says major report by King's researchers.
Jan 20, 2023
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that helps more than 39 million people avoid food insecurity has an unexpected benefit—it may help prevent child maltreatment.
Jul 13, 2022
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A first-of-its-kind national study has found that a special program adopted in many states to help some families at risk of child maltreatment has been surprisingly successful.
Apr 19, 2022
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The Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests it may be missing an opportunity to also help prevent poor sexual health outcomes ...
Mar 29, 2022
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has become a humanitarian crisis.
Mar 16, 2022
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Children with documented child protection concerns are four times as likely to die before they reach their 16th birthday, according to confronting new research from the University of South Australia.
Jun 10, 2021
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