Blood banks in Africa
Q&A: How do we make the best use of blood banks in sub-Saharan Africa?
Blood transfusions are life-saving, but blood banks often face shortages.
Stories tagged with 'child health'
Miscarriage link
Miscarriage may be linked to changes in vaginal bacteria
A new study finds that changes to a mother’s vaginal microbiome may be associated with pregnancy loss.
Curbing classroom Covid
Curbing COVID-19 in schools: Imperial scientists support CO2 monitor rollout
UK schools have received more than 300,000 CO2 monitors as part of a government initiative to reduce COVID-19 spread in classrooms.
Asthma Impact
Social disadvantage in the UK has a lasting impact on childhood asthma
Children experiencing social disadvantage in their first few years of life have a greatly increased risk of asthma persisting into adulthood.
FORMULA TRIAL ISSUES
Formula milk trials are not reliable, warn researchers
Researchers find trials lack scientific rigour and say change needed to protect trial participants and protect consumers from misleading information.
RAPID DETECTION
New test rapidly detects bacteria associated with greater risk of preterm birth
A study has found that a new device can rapidly and accurately detect changes in vaginal bacteria and corresponding immune responses in pregnant women
NEW APPOINTMENT
Professor Petter Brodin joins Imperial as Garfield Weston Chair of Neonatology
Petter Brodin has been appointed as the Garfield Weston Chair of Neonatology and Professor of Paediatric Immunology at Imperial College London.
COVID-19 orphanhood
Children orphaned due to COVID-19 continues to surge during pandemic
The numbers of children orphaned due to COVID-19 continues to grow rapidly and is accelerating, according to new research.
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Paediatric HIV
A life in paediatric HIV research and care: Prof Gareth Tudor-Williams retires
Professor Gareth Tudor-Williams has retired after a career spanning over three decades in paediatric HIV research and care.
Understanding ADHD
ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds
Certain genetic variants are linked to an increased risk of developing both obesity and ADHD, according to a new study.
