Child Health
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Backing for gene therapy for rare paediatric neurodegenerative disorder
The NHS in England is to offer the first gene therapy for children with a rare genetic neurodegenerative disorder, it was announced today. Read more
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Artificial pancreas helps youngsters with type 1 diabetes
A “life-changing” artificial pancreas is helping young children with type 1 diabetes to manage their blood sugar levels, British researchers reported today. Read more
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Children’s lateral flow tests vary in reliability
COVID-19 lateral flow tests provided to children have sensitivity that "varies broadly" and is "substantially lower than reported by manufacturers", researchers warn today. Read more
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Reductions in child hospitalisations in first year of pandemic
There was a dramatic fall in hospital admissions for childhood infections in England during 2020, a new study shows today. Read more
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Simpler drug to suppress child HIV
A simple, low-cost treatment for children with HIV may provide improved care, British researchers have reported. Read more
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The hazards of festive foliage – and other research
It’s safe to rock around the Christmas tree – but be careful about the berries on holly, according to the latest annual round of quirky seasonal medical research. Read more
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Cannabis to treat epilepsy?
Whole-plant medical cannabis may be effective at reducing epileptic seizures in children, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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Personalised autism care urgently needed
People with autism should be offered personalised, stepped care throughout their lives, an international report sets out today. Read more
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Spinal muscular atrophy treatment approved despite "uncertainties"
The NHS today promised a new treatment for hundreds of patients with spinal muscular atrophy after regulators approved the use of a syrup medicine drug, said to improve motor function. Read more
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Experts debate genome sequencing in babies
A phased rollout of genome sequencing in newborns, guided by oversight bodies, should be introduced, genome experts say today. Read more