Child Health
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Jumping genes linked to development disorders
Jumping genes are behind the genetic changes in some patients with undiagnosed neurodevelopmental diseases, according to a new study. Read more
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Likely benefit for delayed cord clamping
Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord could reduce the mortality risk for premature babies, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Alarm as child vaccination rates fall
Child vaccination rates fell for all procedures in the last year, according to alarming figures published yesterday. Read more
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World progress on child and maternal health measured
The world has made substantial improvements in child and maternal health this century, according to a major analysis. Read more
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Child gene screening points to adult cancer drugs
Genetic screening of children with tumours can point to unexpected treatments, according to the findings of a UK project. Read more
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PTSD risk for child sepsis survivors
About a third of young children treated for sepsis later show symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Tackling resurgence of measles a priority – conference
Leading microbiologists have called for urgent measures to tackle the resurgence of measles. Read more
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Unvaccinated students hit by measles and mumps
Shortfalls in vaccination are responsible for increasing rates of measles and mumps, public health experts have warned. Read more
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New European measles resurgence warning
The UK is one of four European countries where measles has returned following elimination, it was revealed today. Read more
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Call for sugar-free schools
All schools should be sugar-free to prevent rising rates of serous tooth decay, surgeons say today. Read more