http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeed.aspx?feed=8 The latest news items concerning child health and paediatrics. en childhealth@sheffield.ac.uk NLH Specialist Library RSS generator v1.0 childhealth@sheffield.ac.uk 120 http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/viewResource.aspx?resid=330656&code=e930da28899fdf12e721157060518332 The swine flu vaccination programme will be extended to offer children over six months and under five protection against the virus. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:46:27 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=17630 http://www.library.nhs.uk/ChildHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=323321 Children are more likely to develop diabetes in winter, newspapers have reported. The Times said that a large international study of 31,000 children from 53 countries suggests there is a correlation between the seasons and type 1 diabetes. It said the trend was more prevalent in boys and older children (5-14 year olds) of both sexes. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:54:05 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=15546 http://www.library.nhs.uk/ChildHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322950 A study has found particular gene mutations that put children at a higher risk of leukaemia, newspapers have reported. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:42:00 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=15269 http://www.library.nhs.uk/CHILDHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322626 It has been widely reported that Tamiflu may be of little benefit when given to children, with several news sources suggesting that the antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza rarely prevent complications in children with seasonal flu, but still carry side effects. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:31:58 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=15167 http://www.library.nhs.uk/CHILDHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322494 A new interactive website to help parents and carers keep their babies healthy, happy and safe is being rolled out nationally today by the Department of Health. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:31:25 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=15166 http://www.library.nhs.uk/ChildHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=321660 New research claims that “more than half of children taking Tamiflu to combat swine flu suffer side effects such as nausea, insomnia and nightmares,” said The Daily Telegraph. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:30:44 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=15165 http://www.library.nhs.uk/ChildHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=322496 Measles vaccination rates are still far lower than levels needed to protect the population. This is despite the finding of a new Department of Health survey that over 90 per cent of parents are aware it is the best way to protect their child. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:30:05 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=15164 http://www.library.nhs.uk/ChildHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320965 “Stressed-out mums and dads could be to blame for the epidemic in childhood asthma,” the Daily Mirror reported. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:07:59 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14682 http://www.library.nhs.uk/CHILDHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320826 NICE has issued guidance to help healthcare professionals to identify children who may have been maltreated. The guidance provides a summary of alerting features that should prompt a healthcare professional to consider, suspect or exclude child maltreatment. Child maltreatment includes neglect, physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and fabricated or induced illness. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:31:10 GMT National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14555 http://www.library.nhs.uk/ChildHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320411 The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has urged NHS trusts to respond to the tragic death of Baby P by delivering major improvements in compliance with measures to safeguard children. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:30:46 GMT Care Quality Commission (CQC) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14475 http://www.library.nhs.uk/CHILDHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320238 Latest Cochrane reviews published. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:53:40 GMT NHS Evidence - child health http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14419 http://www.library.nhs.uk/ChildHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320061 Latest reviews from DARE added to NHS Evidence - child health Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:52:31 GMT Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14418 http://www.library.nhs.uk/CHILDHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320063 Latest reviews published by NEED Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:50:13 GMT NHS Economic Evaluation Database (EED) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14417 http://www.library.nhs.uk/ChildHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=320020 A £5million package of measures is being rolled out to help improve services for children and young people with communication problems. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:46:10 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14351 http://www.library.nhs.uk/CHILDHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319187 The Met Office has raised the heatwave warning alert again today on behalf of the Department of Health. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:21:30 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14080 http://www.library.nhs.uk/CHILDHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319038 Today, several news sources reported the dangers of Britain’s soaring temperatures, which are set to hit 32°C later in the week. It has also been reported that thick clouds are likely to trap in the heat and humidity of the day, making temperatures uncomfortably high at night Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:05:50 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14025 http://www.library.nhs.uk/CHILDHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=319034 A nine-year-old girl from the West Midlands has become the third person with swine flu to die in the UK. She is reported to have had serious underlying health conditions. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:05:06 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14024 http://www.library.nhs.uk/CHILDHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=318990 The Meteorological Office has declared a level two heatwave alert. This means there's a significant chance that temperatures over the next few days could pose significant health risks. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:35:45 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=14009 http://www.library.nhs.uk/ChildHealth/ViewResource.aspx?resID=318138 Widespread media coverage has been given to a call for a ban on sunbed use by under-18s. Newspapers said that sunbeds could cause 370 new cases of malignant skin cancer and over 100 deaths a year in the UK. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:22:15 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=13790 http://www.library.nhs.uk/CHILDHEALTH/ViewResource.aspx?resID=317495 “Parents should keep children in rear facing car seats ‘until the age of four’,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:15:43 GMT Department of Health (DH) http://www.library.nhs.uk/childHealth/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=8&feedItemID=13789