Child Health
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Brain-related visual problem ‘common’ in children
Researchers are hoping to raise awareness of a brain-related visual impairment, which may be more common than previously believed. Read more
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12 week vaccine booster delay unexpectedly effective
The British government gambled correctly when it decided to extend the interval for booster vaccine doses to 12 weeks, according to a significant new analysis. Read more
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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. Read more
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Warning as eating disorders increase
The pandemic may have contributed to a huge increase in eating disorders among teenagers and children, paediatricians warned today. Read more
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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. Read more
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Prepare patients for "long COVID," doctors told
Doctors should prepare COVID-19 patients for long-term effects, according to guidance published today. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Meningococcus B vaccine 79% effective
A meningococcus B vaccine has 79% effectiveness in children and young adults, according to a new analysis. Read more
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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. Read more