the Paediatrics community of South Africa

Wash those hands!

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:07:00 +0200

Research has shown that the simple step of hand washing reduces infant mortality. Read full story... | Send to a friend

New vaccine to combat pneumococcal disease

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:11:00 +0200

Wyeth receives FDA Fast Track designation for its 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for infants and toddlers. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Fatty liver and the risk of heart disease in overweight children

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:52:00 +0200

An unusual fatty liver disease may be the precursor to heart disease in overweight and obese children. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Children's ear infections linked to use of dummies

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:34:00 +0200

Research from the Netherlands has shown that children who use dummies and pacifiers are twice as likely to suffer from ear infections. Read full story... | Send to a friend

A BPA free bottle now available

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:57:00 +0200

A lot of public attention and concern has been given recently to Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in polycarbonate baby bottles. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Adolescent sleep affected by excessive cell phone use

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:14:00 +0200

Teenagers who excessively use their cell phone are more prone to disrupted sleep, restlessness, stress and fatigue. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Red Cross Children's Hospital appeals for funds

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:49:00 +0200

Funds still needed for specialised operating theatre equipment. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Womb surgery means baby girl will be able to walk

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:42:00 +0200

The leg of an unborn baby has been saved by surgery carried out while she was still in the womb. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Congenital club foot the most common limb birth deformity

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:53:00 +0200

Southern & East African black population have 2.5 times the world average incidence. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Cat owning children may be protected against asthma

Wed, 28 May 2008 15:00:00 +0200

A study released by researchers at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, shows that cat ownership may have a protective effect against the development of asthma symptoms in young children. Read full story... | Send to a friend