Australian childhood cancer survival rates continue to improve More than 1500 deaths in children under 15 have been potentially avoided thanks to new treatments combined with better supportive care.
Exploring digital interventions for mental health NPS MedicineWise medical advisor Dr Caroline West speaks with Dr Michael Millard, director of the clinical research unit for anxiety and depression at St Vincent’s Hospital.
Nine out of 10 infants not meeting recommended daily iron intake But are the guidelines realistic and how concerned should parents and clinicians be?
Pathways to severe COVID-19 in children discovered Researchers have identified the blood clotting and immune protein pathways that are activated in severe cases of COVID-19 in children.
Australia the first to approve Moderna vaccine in young children Kids aged 6–11 will soon be able to receive the Moderna Spikevax COVID vaccine, after it received provisional approval for use in this cohort.
Is it time to screen kids for screen time? With two kids under five of her own, Dr Anna Samecki looks at why there are concerns about the amount of screen time children are exposed to.
‘Opportune moment’ to improve children’s health inequities With some children experiencing ‘generation-defining disruption’, researchers suggest the pandemic should be a catalyst for reform.
ADHD diagnosis and management in children: something needs to change When it comes to ADHD in children, there is an emerging concern that support and treatment is becoming increasingly inaccessible.
How long should children wait to be vaccinated after COVID infection? COVID-19 vaccination for young children began at the same time as a spike in infections. Here is the most recent guidance available for GPs.
Is Omicron a greater threat to children than previous COVID variants? The new strain has widely been touted as the ‘milder COVID’, but more children are ending up in hospital than ever before.