Pediatrics
New research shows adults changing attitudes towards children
Adults' attitudes towards children have changed to 'fortunate,' 'tech savvy' and 'honest' and less 'selfish,' 'lazy' or 'spoilt' according to new research.
Oct 25, 2023
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Health
Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child
Warmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends. Warmer weather also means preventing insect bites.
Aug 7, 2023
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Health
Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them
As extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Jul 31, 2023
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Health
Protect your kids in blistering summer heat
Enjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents.
Jun 29, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Melanoma misconception: Dark skin tones at risk, too
The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against ...
May 12, 2023
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Pediatrics
Post-pandemic landscape provides 'once-only' chance to overhaul child safeguarding
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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Pediatrics
Ask the Pediatrician: How do parents keep children with special health care needs safe during the pandemic?
Q: My son has a chronic medical condition and I worry about him now that mask mandates are being lifted. How can I keep him safe?
Apr 11, 2022
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Pediatrics
Children 'not scared' by PPE, says study
Since the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2, it has quickly become apparent that children are extremely unlikely to suffer severe COVID-19 illness. Nevertheless, children have had to adjust to the new world of medical staff dressed ...
Jan 22, 2021
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Pediatrics
Third of UK paediatricians report seeing 'delayed presentations' in emergency care in lockdown
One in three UK paediatricians report dealing with emergency 'delayed presentations'—children who would have been expected to present much earlier for diagnosis/treatment of their condition—during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Jun 25, 2020
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Pediatrics
To lower the rates of death in custody, start with reducing the impact of incarceration on children
A Western Sydney University expert has highlighted the "significant, negative long-term impacts" on young children and infants, when their mothers interact with the justice system, including if they are imprisoned.
Jun 22, 2020
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