Child Health
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Gene hope for children’s bone cancer treatment
New genetic discoveries could lead to improved treatments for children with bone cancer – and save more lives. Read more
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IVF rate of cerebral palsy falling
New figures suggest that the rate of cerebral palsy among children conceived by in vitro fertilisation has fallen by over half in the last 20 years. Read more
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Antibody test confirms Covid-19 trigger for new children’s condition
A new antibody test has shown that Covid-19 is the most likely cause of a newly emerged multi-system inflammatory syndrome which has affected hundreds of children. Read more
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Mental health concerns rising in European adolescents
A new Europe-wide report has reported the state of schoolchildren’s health in 45 countries, raising concerns about increasing problems with mental health. Read more
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Stem cell hope for rare disease
A potentially revolutionary and “exciting” therapy for a rare brain disease has shown promise prior to a clinical trial, an international conference has heard. Read more
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Children’s Covid-19 symptoms highlighted
Covid-19 infection in children may not start with a cough, but gastrointestinal symptoms with fever, according to a new report from China. Read more
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Child body size linked to later risk of disease
Children with a high body mass index face an increased risk of developing diseases such as heart disease and diabetes in later life, researchers say today. Read more
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Vaccine hope for type 1 diabetes viruses
A vaccine has been developed that could help to stop viruses that attack the autoimmune system and trigger type 1 diabetes, it was announced last night. Read more