Paediatrics & Neonatology Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Stem cell research and its cures bring global challenges 7/16/2012

A world-renowned Australian stem cell expert says it's crucial that any potential cures using the technology are available globally, particularly in developing countries.

Earlier birth is best for twins: study 6/18/2012

University of Adelaide researchers say women pregnant with twins should elect to give birth at 37 weeks to avoid serious complications.

Caesarean section delivery may double risk of childhood obesity 5/28/2012

Caesarean section delivery may double the risk of subsequent childhood obesity, according to a research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

Advice on weight management in pregnancy 5/21/2012

For pregnant women, including those who are overweight and obese, following a healthy calorie controlled diet during pregnancy is safe and can reduce the risk of serious complications ...

New clue to predicting pre-eclampsia 5/11/2012

An indication of whether a mother will develop pre-eclampsia, the most common and severe pregnancy-related disease, has been identified by a University of Sydney study.

Sports, energy drinks could cause irreversible teeth damage 5/9/2012

A recent study published in General Dentistry found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible ...

New tool to help children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease 5/7/2012

An international study led by the University of Sydney and published in the Annals of Neurology has the potential to improve the design of clinical trials for the treatment of ...

New hope for asthma sufferers 5/4/2012

The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) is launching a trial to investigate if a rheumatoid arthritis medication could have applications for asthma sufferers.

Study reveals how anaesthesia causes jet-lag 4/23/2012

Researchers from The University of Auckland have discovered why people feel as though they have jet-lag after surgery, and the findings may have implications for post-operative ...

Vitamin D does not seem to boost kids’ brainpower: study 4/16/2012

High levels of vitamin D do not seem to boost teens’ academic performance, indicates research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Little evidence to prove insect-bite remedies work 4/16/2012

There is little evidence that over the counter remedies for simple insect bites actually work, and in most cases, no treatment at all will suffice, concludes an evidence review in ...

Antibiotics a safe and viable 'alternative' to appendicectomy 4/11/2012

Giving antibiotics to patients with acute uncomplicated appendicitis is a safe and viable alternative to surgery, according to a study published on bmj.com.

Early life emotional trauma could stunt intellectual development 4/2/2012

Early life emotional trauma may stunt intellectual development, indicates the first long term study of its kind, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. ...

How does a cold make you cough and wheeze? 4/2/2012

Cold-like infections make ‘cough receptors’ in the airways more sensitive, making asthmatics more prone to bouts of coughing and wheezing, reveal scientists presenting their findings ...

Poor dental hygiene puts congenital heart disease patients at risk 3/27/2012

Poor dental hygiene behaviours in patients with congenital heart disease are increasing their risk of endocarditis.

Can a common stomach bug eradication make aspirin safer? 3/27/2012

Researchers have launched a major clinical trial to investigate whether eliminating a common stomach bug could help to make taking aspirin safer in some patients.

Inter-arm difference in blood pressure indicates survival 3/23/2012

Patients suffering from high blood pressure who have different blood pressure (BP) readings in each arm are at a reduced chance of survival over 10 years, according to a study ...

Heavy backpacks storing up back problems in school-kids 3/19/2012

Significant numbers of teens regularly carry rucksacks for school which top 10 to 15 per cent of their body weight and risk back pain and other related disorders, according to a ...

Warming up before flu vaccine could boost effectiveness 3/14/2012

You might have heard of warming up for a football match, but researchers from the University of Sydney are hoping that warming up for a flu vaccine could improve its effectiveness ...

Advice to exclusive breastfeeding too idealistic: study 3/14/2012

Advising women to breastfeed exclusively for six months may be "unhelpful" and far too idealistic, suggests a qualitative study of new mothers, their partners, and close relatives, ...

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