Baby & Child
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OBESITY IN CHILDHOOD - MUCH MORE THAN A COSMETIC PROBLEM
Childhood obesity is on the increase. Is it simply a cosmetic problem or should we be more concerned about the effects of obesity on children’s physical and psychological health? Dr David Wilson and Dr John Reilly provide an overview of childhood obesity and the extent of the problem Read…
TREATING CHILDHOOD CANCER - THE COST OF CURE
Treatment of childhood cancer is a success story and the chances of five-year survival for a child developing cancer today is nearly 80%. However, such treatment and success has not been without cost – with a generation of adult survivors of childhood cancer developing a range of conditions resulting from such treatments. Dr Angela Thomas provides an overview of this area. Read…
SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME
Medical and legal controversy has surrounded the diagnosis and, indeed, existence of shaken baby syndrome. Does shaken baby syndrome exist and how certain can we be in assessing whether a head injury in an infant is accidental or non-accidental? Dr Robert Minns reviews the evidence base underpinning this controversial and emotive diagnosis. Read…
INSIGHTS INTO EARLY FETAL DEVELOPMENT
Developments in ultrasound technology have resulted in access to fascinating real-time three-dimensional images of the fetus and have enabled greater public and clinical insight into early fetal development and movement. Dr Julie-Claire Becher provides an overview of our latest understanding of the early stages of fetal development. Read…
DEATHS FROM ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN CHILDREN - INFLUENZA
Media reports from the US of a number of childhood deaths from influenza in 2003 caused public concern. It was clearly perceived by the public that children in the West should no longer be dying from influenza. How concerned should we be about childhood influenza and does vaccination have a role? Dr Tom Marshall reviews the evidence. Read…
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