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LESSONS LEARNED
Q&A: Does COVID-19 spread in schools?
Shiranee Sriskandan explains how a study of COVID-19 in London schools provides insights for this winter and future infectious disease outbreaks.
Stories tagged with 'child health'
Children's care report
More innovation and funding needed to improve children’s palliative care
New report sets out an optimistic vision to improve care for children with life-limiting conditions worldwide.
GripAble in the clinic
Arm-strengthening device to be brought to the clinic with £800k grant
Imperial and GripAble have been awarded an £800k grant to help children with cerebral palsy in the clinic using a new arm-strengthening device.
Obesity health risk
Ultra-processed foods make up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals
School meals in the UK contain lots of highly processed foods, promoting poor health among children and increasing their risk of obesity.
Polio Detection
Expert Insight: Nick Grassly’s comments on poliovirus detection in the UK
Warnings of potential polio cases in London hit the headlines last month after the virus was detected at two points in the city’s sewage system.
Brain size impact
Head injuries in children linked to reduced brain size and learning difficulties
Traumatic brain injury may lead to reduced brain size in some children and teenagers which can be linked to cognitive problems, a new study shows.
COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH
Children and young people’s mental health needs rising threefold
A new report examines the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and young people in North West London.
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Salmonella study
How can a human challenge study help tackle the global impact of Salmonella?
Dr Malick Gibani explains how a human challenge study for non-typhoidal Salmonella can support vaccine development and protect vulnerable populations.
DIGITAL DIAGNOSTICS
£3m NIHR funding boost for digital diagnostics in African healthcare systems
A new £3m NIHR award will see Imperial and 13 institutions collaborate to research and develop digital diagnostics for African healthcare systems.
Platinum Recognition
Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours recognise Imperial academics
Leading Imperial academics from across the College have been recognised in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours List.
