Child Health
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Exposure to anaesthesia in the womb appears safe
New research indicates that the foetus’ brain development is not at risk if pregnant women undergo anaesthesia. Read more
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Pandemic reversed progress in global health – UN
A decline in almost every key indicator of health around the world has been found in a new report by the United Nations. Read more
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How pandemic lockdowns hit birth rates
Birth rates in Europe dropped by about a seventh as a result of the first wave of the pandemic, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Rapid genome sequencing for paediatric patients
Infants in intensive care are to benefit from a new rapid genetic sequencing service, it was announced today. Read more
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Air pollution may exacerbate autism symptoms
Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to the risk of hospitalisation for symptoms related to autism, researchers propose today. Read more
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Newborn biomarker shows early eczema risk
A new biomarker indicates whether a baby is at a risk of developing eczema within the first two years of life, a conference is to hear today. Read more
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Teenagers more likely to vape if their parents smoke
Teenagers whose parents are smokers are 55% more likely to try e-cigarettes, according to Irish research. Read more
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UK fuel poverty ‘humanitarian crisis’ – health expert
Fuel poverty in the UK will lead to a “significant humanitarian crisis with thousands of lives lost and millions of children’s development blighted”, the latest Marmot review warns today. Read more
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New enzyme target for neuroblastoma
Scientists have identified a possible new treatment for neuroblastoma in children. Read more
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Caffeine metabolite may slow myopia progression in children
A metabolite of caffeine may slow the progression of myopia in children, a preliminary study has found, researchers report today. Read more