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Paediatric pneumonia: a guide to diagnosis, investigation and …

WEBCommunity-acquired pneumonia remains the leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age throughout the world. Community acquired pneumonia can …

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A practical guide to assessing and investigating developmental delay

WEBDevelopmental disorders remain a common presentation in children under 5 years of age. Early detection and interventions have been shown to improve the …

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Speech, language and communication: a public health issue across …

WEBGiving every child the best start in life is of primary importance in reducing health inequalities across the life course. Speech, language and communication …

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The social determinants of child health and inequalities in child

WEBSocial factors have a profound impact on child health – they are the “causes of the causes”, creating social gradients and inequalities in almost all morbidities. The social …

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Respiratory support in children

WEBRespiratory failure is defined by the inability of the respiratory system to adequately deliver oxygen or remove carbon dioxide from the pulmonary circulation …

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It's getting hot in here: heat stroke in children and young people …

WEBChildren and young people are at increased risk of heat-related illness such as heat stroke. This is largely due to their anatomy, physiology and overall development. …

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Advocacy and the paediatrician

WEBAdvocacy in the context of paediatric medicine means speaking out on behalf of children and young people. Its significance in child health is comparable to that of …

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Using the new UK-WHO growth charts

WEBThe Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has now published a complete set of growth charts for preterm infants up to adolescents for the purpose of surveillance and …

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Promoting children's health

WEBPaediatricians have an important role in promoting children's health both at an individual case level but also in the wider community. The recently launched Healthy Child …

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Evidence-based child health surveillance for the National Child …

WEBThis article outlines key aspects of evidence-based child health surveillance, screening and prevention. The fourth edition of Health for All Children has recently reviewed this area …

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The social determinants of child health

WEBSocial determinants of health have long been recognised but their importance is often overlooked. Globally social determinants are responsible for most childhood illness and …

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The Healthy Child Programme: how did we get here and where …

WEBA Child Health Promotion programme has developed over the last century. Its remit and content has been revised and updated over the last 50 years. The current programme, …

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Promoting secure attachment

WEBAttachment is an infant's inherent drive to seek comfort from their caregiver, particularly at times of perceived threat. A child can show a number of attachment …

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The role of the health visitor: where are we now

WEBHealth visiting has been described as the backbone of early years services across the UK and the safety net around all families. This paper explores the role of …

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Fluid and electrolyte balance in children

WEBSafe intravenous fluid prescription in children requires an understanding of certain basic principles to avoid adverse events. Careful consideration needs to be given …

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The use of antihistamines in children

WEBAntihistamines are widely used in paediatrics for the treatment of a variety of conditions, including acute allergic reactions, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, …

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Haematuria and proteinuria in childhood

WEBThe incidence of MaH in a general paediatric population is 0.13%. Persistent MiH occurs in 0.5%–2% of children, varying with definitions of ‘persistent’ and …

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Initial health assessments for unaccompanied asylum-seeking …

WEBThere were 3,762 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) in the UK in 2021. UASC often have significant physical and mental health needs. They suffer …

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Neonatal abstinence syndrome: management and current concepts

WEBNeonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a constellation of predominantly autonomic, neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms, is caused by neonatal …

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Cultural influences and safeguarding children

WEBThis article considers cultural influences in safeguarding children and discusses resources we can utilize to balance sensitivity to the family's cultural heritage, without …

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