Child Health
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Chemo ear protection plan
A new research project is underway to help avoid hearing loss caused by the chemotherapeutic drug cisplatin, often used to treat childhood cancers. Read more
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Asthmatic children more likely to be given antibiotics
Children with asthma are often likely to be prescribed antibiotics – even though there is no evidence to suggest the medication is effective, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Child asthma improves by parks
City-dwelling children with asthma are likely to benefit from living close to a park or green space, a European conference is to hear. Read more
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Brain-altering gene discovered
A newly identified genetic disease is responsible for altering brain size and potential developmental delay, British researchers report today. Read more
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Colleges’ pledge on CAMHS
Three medical royal colleges have agreed to work together to press for improved services for children and young people with mental health problems. Read more
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Success for child double hand transplant
A child who received a double hand transplant is now able to carry out a range of tasks, 18 months on, it was announced today. Read more
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Infant vaccination rates too low – WHO
About 10% of infants worldwide still have no contact with vaccination programmes, according to a new global analysis. Read more
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Diabetes report calls for better awareness
Ketoacidosis too often precedes diagnosis of diabetes in children, according to the findings of a major investigation published today. Read more
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Teen bullying rife – but not on-line, says study
Bullying among teenagers still happens more often face-to-face than on-line, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Clean air problem for London teaching hospitals
Patients visiting many London hospitals will experience illegal levels of air pollution, according to an analysis published today. Read more