Children's health
21 May 2016
New treatment for human parainfluenza virus
Griffith’s Institute for Glycomics have made a promising discovery in the treatment and prevention of human parainfluenza virus.
Children's health
20 May 2016
Recall Children’s Panadol 5-12 years suspension 200 mL bottle
Urgent recall of Children's Panadol 5-12 years suspension 200mL bottle due to risk of allergic reaction due to potential contamination
Children's health
04 May 2016
Teenage mothers at greater risk of partner violence
Australian women having their first child as teenagers are at increased risk of experiencing domestic violence, according to new data presented at the United Nations…
Children's health
03 May 2016
First aid: Oral trauma (mouth and teeth injuries) in infants and toddlers
Injuries to the mouth like cut lips and chipped teeth are common for toddlers. All require immediate first aid, and some an emergency dentist appointment.
Children's health
28 Apr 2016
Foetal motor neuron imbalance can hard-wire later problems
Motor neuron connections are refined in the weeks before and just after birth, and they are crucial for normal development later, University of Queensland research…
Children's health
23 Apr 2016
Managing Migraine during Pregnancy and Lactation
According to doctors at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, medications and treatments long considered safe to treat pregnant women with migraine may not be.
Blood
11 Apr 2016
Cord blood research may unlock future treatments for cerebral palsy
Australia’s first clinical trial of stem cell infusion from cord blood as a possible treatment for cerebral palsy (CP) is commencing in Melbourne.
Cancer
04 Apr 2016
Better targeted treatment for young cancer patients
Thirty years ago any child diagnosed with paediatric malignancy would succumb to their disease. Today, children's cancer is a success story, due to advancements in…
Children's Health
25 Mar 2016
Kate and Johanna’s experience on raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Mothers share their experiences raising sons with high functioning autism spectrum disorders, and discuss the signs of autism in their children.
