Pre-term and low birthweight newborns have fewer fractures in childhood than others
Pre-term and low birthweight infants have fewer fractures in childhood than full-term and normal-weight newborns, according to a new a…
Paediatrics
Insufficient alternatives to hospital admissions for children
Alternatives to hospital admissions for children insufficient, new report claims: There are record numbers of unwell children being admitted to…
Scimitar syndrome: Heart surgeons perform life-changing surgery
Leeds Children's Hospital heart surgeons have performed two scimitar syndrome repairs using an innovative surgical procedure, never-before performed in the…
The dangers of swallowing things
The dangers of swallowing things: While some objects swallowed can pass straight through there are many occasions where this does…
First aid skills all parents should know
First aid skills all parents should know: Making sure your child is safe can feel like a full-time job but…
Birth injuries and medical negligence
Birth Injuries - Common Causes, Prevention, and Compensation Options: According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), 7 out of…
Nose bleeds and head injuries
Children often have nose bleeds. They can be a result of warm weather or exercise, which dilate the small blood…
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Unreliable medical determinations of Shaken Baby Syndrome are pervasive around the world and lead to many miscarriages of justice, say…
How talking to toddlers boosts early brain development
Talking to toddlers helps shape their developing brain, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers captured…
Asthma: Everyday Triggers Making Your Symptoms Worse
Are you concerned that your or your child’s asthma is getting out of control? Medical experts from online pharmacy The Independent…