Research
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Teens sought for weight loss trial
Teens sought for weight loss trial at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
Thursday 17 May 2018 -
Funding boost a win for children with brain cancer
The NSW Government has invested a further $1 million into childhood brain cancer research to find new treatments that boost survival rates.
Thursday 17 May 2018 -
Research shows parents need to enforce helmet use in children
A new study shows that not all parents understand the importance of helmet use in children, with a worrying number of children under four riding scooters without helmets.
Monday 14 May 2018 -
BrightHearts helps kids manage pain and anxiety
In a pilot study published by Pain Practice, the biofeedback relaxation app BrightHearts was found to help most young patients cope better with the pain and anxiety of procedures
Friday 4 May 2018 -
Repeated exposure to anaesthesia link to poorer learning outcomes
Young children who have been exposed to general anaesthesia have a greater risk of poorer development and lower scores in numeracy and reading , particularly if they have more than one surgery with anaesthesia. The study, published in Pediatric Anaesthesia.
Friday 27 April 2018