Child Health
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Global childhood leukaemia survival varies
Global inequalities in survival from childhood leukaemia have narrowed with time – but remain very wide, according to a major global analysis published today. Read more
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Childhood epilepsy link to pregnant women’s BMI
Women who are overweight or obese in early pregnancy could increase their risk of having a child with epilepsy, a Swedish study claimed yesterday. Read more
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How pregnancy infections risk foetal brain
Scientists have uncovered a new way in which maternal infections during pregnancy may affect the developing brain of the foetus. Read more
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Liver disease concern for young overweight men
Overweight or obese young men have an increased risk of developing severe liver disease or liver cancer in later life, researchers from Sweden say today. Read more
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Parents ignorant of SIDS prevention – survey
Many parents are unaware of basic measures that can help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, according to a survey published today. Read more
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New gene behind young cardiac arrest announced
A leading heart specialist has welcomed news of the discovery of a fresh gene responsible for making young people vulnerable to cardiac arrest. Read more
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Speed up sepsis care – new guidance
The NHS must ensure that patients with life-threatening sepsis begin treatment within an hour of diagnosis, according to guidelines issued today. Read more
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Paediatric diabetes care improving
Paediatric centres that deliver diabetes care are providing an improved service for children with the condition, according to the latest National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) published today (February 28, 2017). Read more
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Appendicitis antibiotic trial announced
Four hospitals are to take part in a randomised trial of antibiotics as an alternative to appendicectomy for child patients, it has been announced. Read more
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Gene points to new form of congenital muscular dystrophy
Scientists have discovered a new form of congenital muscular dystrophy caused by mutations in a previously un-linked gene. Read more