The state of paediatric palliative care in Australia
15 February, 2024150 km. That's the average distance between paediatric palliative care patients and the children's hospital at which they received specialist care.
Sydney children's hospitals to receive positive pressure rooms
06 November, 2023Using a specialised air ventilation system, these rooms function as a protective shield for some of the sickest and most vulnerable children.
Trial for children with severe immune deficiency disorder
18 October, 2023A potential cure for a severe immune deficiency disorder in children that makes them extremely vulnerable to infections will be offered in Australia under a gene therapy trial.
Project to improve treatments for children's muscle diseases
22 September, 2023The National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will advance research into understanding why children develop genetic muscle diseases.
Paediatric palliative care national plan launched
24 July, 2023A new national action plan has been launched with an aim to improve the quality and availability of palliative care for infants, children and young people with a life-limiting illness.
The dangers of iron overload
12 July, 2023 by Amy SarcevicMost health professionals know that iron overload can, after many years, lead to multiple organ failures, if not diagnosed and treated. Yet the messaging around over-consuming iron is often missed.
RSV vaccine trial to protect pre-term babies
10 July, 2023Qld researchers are trialling a new vaccine that could deliver single dose protection and reduce hospitalisation rates of premature babies after discharge.
Therapy for babies with autism signs cuts long-term costs
11 April, 2023New research evaluating the potential cost savings of a therapy for babies displaying early autism signs has predicted a three-dollar return to Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for every dollar invested in therapy.
In Conversation with Anna Peeters
03 April, 2023 by Mansi GandhiAnna Peeters from Deakin University reflects on the challenge of obesity — her current focus — and the role of health systems and environments in improving outcomes.
Paediatrician expresses concern for kids as flu cases rise
03 April, 2023The rising number of flu cases across the country is set to put further pressure on our healthcare system, which is already thought to be close to breaking point.
Around 6% of kids and teens are living with eczema: research
14 February, 2023The results come from an analysis of data from 14 countries involving 74,361 adolescents aged 13–14 years and 47,907 children aged 6–7 years.
Gene therapy cures 10 patients with rare immune disease: study
23 December, 2022Ten infants have been cured of a rare genetic disease called Artemis-deficient severe combined immunodeficiency, according to scientists in the US and Canada.
Paediatricians support GPs to keep children out of hospital: pilot study
30 September, 2022Integrating paediatricians into GP consultations improves care for children and could ease emergency department burden, a pilot study shows.
Study explores techniques for reducing needle anxiety
15 August, 2022A University of South Australia study has found two new nurse-led techniques that help reduce needle fear in primary-aged children.
Growing pains, a medical misnomer?
27 July, 2022The phrase "growing pains" is used by the general public and health professionals in reference to muscle or joint pain in young people.
