Child Health Related News
Oak Hill Bio and Chiesi enrol first European patient in bronchopulmonary dysplasia treatment study
Oak Hill Bio and Chiesi Group have launched a groundbreaking study of a revolutionary bronchopulmonary dysplasia treatment for extremely premature infants.
Oak Hill Bio, a...
Whole genome sequencing improves care of children with cancer
New research has found that whole genome sequencing improved the clinical care of some children with cancer in England by informing individual patient care.
The...
The potential of stem cell therapy for Hirschsprung disease
A new study by researchers at University College London and the University of Sheffield has shown the potential of stem cell therapy to treat...
Is early social media use linked to depression in adolescents?
A new analysis has found a link between social media use and depression in adolescence and young adulthood and revealed certain factors that may...
New blood test may prevent sudden child deaths from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Researchers at University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) have developed a new blood test that could identify children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,...
The positive impact of physical fitness on primary school children
A new study finds that primary school children that partake in physical fitness have a better quality of life and improved concentration.
Physical fitness is...
Half of children with ADHD face emotional challenges
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have found that problems with regulating emotions may be a key symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Researchers have...
Measles vaccine less likely to work for C-section children
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have emphasised that children born by caesarean section must receive two doses of the measles vaccine for robust...
NHS approves breakthrough childhood brain tumour treatment
In a significant development for pediatric oncology, the NHS in England is poised to introduce the first-ever targeted brain tumour treatment for children and...
Antidepressant use during pregnancy linked to altered child brain development
A new study provides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact child brain development and contribute to the risk of mental health...
Protecting children’s mental health in emergency settings
Aaron Greenberg, Senior Regional Advisor for Europe and Central Asia at UNICEF, spoke to us about how exposure to crisis situations can impact children’s...
NHS approves life-saving Sebelipase alfa treatment for Wolman disease
The NHS has approved a life-saving treatment for babies and toddlers grappling with a rare and fatal genetic condition known as Wolman disease.
This marks...
UK Government announces £5m mental health support hub funding for children
In a significant move aimed at improving the mental well-being of children and young adults, the UK Government has announced an investment of nearly...
How a digital health platform can stop sports injuries in young athletes
Sports injuries in young athletes were significantly reduced when coaches and parents could access digital information on adolescent growth, according to a new study.
Sports...
New bone cancer treatment could save children’s lives
Researchers at the University of East Anglia and The University of Sheffield have developed a new bone cancer treatment for children.
Currently, bone cancer treatment...
Detecting anaemia in children using a smartphone
Researchers at the University College London (UCL) and the University of Ghana have predicted anaemia in children using smartphone images.
Anaemia is a condition causing...
The importance of school nurses in preventing eating disorders in children
New research from Kingston University has highlighted the importance of school nurses in identifying eating disorders in children and young people.
The research comes from...
How early-life factors can affect lung health long into adulthood
A comprehensive study on lung health from the universities of Essex and Bristol has highlighted the importance of early-life factors on long-term respiratory function.
According...
Breast milk boosts premature babies’ brain development
The more breast milk premature babies are fed in neonatal intensive care, the greater the level of brain development, a new study by The...
Changing diagnostic methods for primary ciliary dyskinesia
Researchers from the University of Southampton have recommended a new method for diagnosing primary ciliary dyskinesia in young children.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia is a rare...