Child & Adolescent Health
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04/01/2021 - Autism link to genetic conditions highlighted
Children with several genetic conditions may need support for autism - even if the condition is not fully diagnosed, according to a new study by researchers in Cardiff. More
29/12/2020 - Warning as eating disorders increase
The pandemic may have contributed to a huge increase in eating disorders among teenagers and children, paediatricians warned today. More
22/12/2020 - Cooked meat linked to childhood wheeze
Inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat could increase the risk of childhood wheeze, according to a new study published today. More
18/12/2020 - Prepare patients for "long COVID," doctors told
Doctors should prepare COVID-19 patients for long-term effects, according to guidance published today. More
11/12/2020 - Warning over fictional children's potions
Families are being warned about the potential toxicity of homemade potions – such as those immortalised in Roald Dahl’s book George’s Marvellous Medicine. More
08/12/2020 - Cellular changes lead to childhood-onset Crohn's Disease
Key cellular changes have been identified that are linked to the development of Crohn’s Disease in children, British researchers have reported. More
03/12/2020 - Meningococcus B vaccine 79% effective
A meningococcus B vaccine has 79% effectiveness in children and young adults, according to a new analysis. More
27/11/2020 - Promising new immunotherapy for neuroblastoma
A novel CAR T-cell therapy that is designed to target cancerous tumours has shown promising early results in children with neuroblastoma, according to a new study. More
25/11/2020 - Hope to treat neonatal brain damage
It may be possible to repair damage from brain injury to newborn babies, British researchers have found. More
11/11/2020 - Investigation into acne medicine
An investigation has been launched into the acne medicine isotretinoin amid concerns about its psychiatric and sexual side-effects. More
09/11/2020 - New evidence of common cold protection against COVID-19
British scientists have found how common colds may help protect some people, especially children, against COVID-19 infection. More
15/10/2020 - New genes linked to developmental disorders
Scientists have identified 285 genes, including 28 newly associated genes, linked to developmental disorders, it was announced last night. More
08/10/2020 - Genomic surveillance reveals re-emergence of yaws
Genomic surveillance has revealed the re-emergence of the bacterium that causes yaws, scientists have announced. More
06/10/2020 - 'Game changer' paediatric neuroblastoma drug trial announced
A recently developed drug could be a “game changer” treatment for children with neuroblastoma, it was announced today. More
25/09/2020 - Skin contact affects babies' pain response
Skin to skin contact between a parent and newborn baby reduces the infant’s response to pain, a new study has found. More
08/09/2020 - Genotype testing improves paediatric asthma care
Personalising treatments according to genetic differences could help some children with asthma, a medical congress will hear today (8 September 2020). More
27/08/2020 - Step up battle against child obesity - report
Poor families should be paid a £3 a day grant tied to the purchase of healthy food, a report today says, warning that failing to tackle childhood obesity will cost the NHS £66 billion over the coming decades. More
30/07/2020 - Call to limit vaping ads to safeguard teenagers
Steps must be taken to stem the growth in e-cigarette use among teenagers, European experts say today. More
28/07/2020 - Plan to eliminate infant HepB infection
A new drive is launched today to end infection of infants with hepatitis B after the success of a 20-year project to cut rates. More
22/07/2020 - How pandemic hit mental health
General mental health declined rapidly in April during the first month of pandemic lockdown, according to the findings of a major study reported today. More
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