Child & Adolescent Health
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25/11/2015 - Folic acid policy failing to stop neural tube defects
Encouraging pregnant women to take folic acid has not led to a reduction in neural tube defects in Europe, researchers say today. More
25/11/2015 - Poor results for attention deficit drug
Caution is being advised in the prescribing of methylphenidate for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to an analysis published today. More
10/11/2015 - Gene found for child cancer
A single genetic mutation may be responsible for about 10% of familial cases of the childhood cancer, Wilms tumour, British researchers have reported. More
09/11/2015 - Premature infants not getting development checks - paediatricians
Many infants who were born prematurely may not be getting crucial developmental checks at the age of two, paediatricians have warned. More
06/11/2015 - Infant saved by genetically modified T cells - first treatment
An infant appears to have been cured of advanced leukaemia using an experimental treatment with genetically modified T-cells, it was announced yesterday. More
03/11/2015 - Dogs linked to asthma reduction
Children exposed to dogs and farm animals in infancy enjoy a reduced risk of developing asthma, according to a major Swedish study published last night. More
27/10/2015 - Cardiologist recruits superheroes to help families
A London cardiologist has been involved in preparing a superhero comic book - aimed at helping his patients. More
16/10/2015 - Largest ever flu vaccine campaign pledged
This winter's flu vaccination campaign in England will be the "largest ever", public health officials said yesterday. More
09/10/2015 - Mechanism behind premature ageing disease revealed
A study has offered new insights into the mechanisms behind progeria, an incurable disease that causes premature ageing. More
08/10/2015 - Teen sun exposure linked to multiple sclerosis
New research results are adding to the evidence that healthy vitamin D levels from exposure to the sun may help protect against, or delay, multiple sclerosis, Danish researchers say. More
06/10/2015 - Type 1 diabetes vaccine hope
German researchers say they are hopeful for the success of a vaccine against type 1 diabetes to be offered to very young children. More
02/10/2015 - Height and health - Euro-studies
Infants who take asthma medications may suffer loss of height, researchers warned last night. More
29/09/2015 - Babies 'unharmed' by maternal cancer treatment
The children of mothers who receive cancer treatment during pregnancy do not seem to suffer ill-effects, according to a European study. More
28/09/2015 - Call for understanding of child cancer
Improved understanding is needed of the causes of childhood cancer, according to a report published yesterday by European experts. More
22/09/2015 - Out of work youngsters face mental health problems
Young people who cannot get into work or education are highly vulnerable to mental health issues, according to researchers in London. More
17/09/2015 - Adolescent antidepressant study was "flawed"
A commonly used antidepressant was wrongly reported as being safe and effective for adolescents at the beginning of the century, researchers reported today. More
16/09/2015 - Gardens key to child fitness
Children deprived of access to gardens in their formative years face increased risk of developing obesity, a major conference on diabetes heard yesterday. More
09/09/2015 - Global child mortality halved
Deaths of infants globally have halved in 25 years - but global targets are still being missed, according to figures published today. More
28/08/2015 - Parents warned of fever from MenB vaccine
Children taking part in a new meningitis vaccination programme - which starts next week - will need to be given paracetamol to prevent fever, public health officials said yesterday. More
20/08/2015 - Smoking ban saved babies
England has enjoyed a dramatic fall in stillbirths since a ban on smoking in public places was introduced, researchers have reported. More
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