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‘New research shows that mothers of children with life-limiting conditions are much more likely to develop serious physical and mental health problems and are more than 50% more likely to have a premature death compared to mothers caring for children with
Read more: Mothers caring for seriously ill children at greater risk of serious health problems
‘...an association has been established between the use of cellular telephones and the risk of gliomas...’
Christopher J. Portier, Ph.D., former director of the National Center for Environmental Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Di
‘I reviewed research from numerous settings in Africa, Asia and Latin America...’
Abstract
Across the globe, the well-being of newborns is significantly influenced by the knowledge and practices of family members, yet global health policies and interventions primarily focus on strengthening health s
Read more: Grandmothers — a neglected family resource for saving newborn lives. Paper by Judi Aubel
‘The number of international migrants under 18 is rising’
Abstract:
The number of international migrants under 18 is rising, accelerated by complex and fast-evolving economic, demographic, security and environmental drivers.
Based on interviews carried out with 1,290 migrant children and young peopl
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The Measure of Early Vision Use (MEVU) is the first assessment tool to describe 'how vision is used' in children with cerebral palsy.
It is a brief and user-friendly tool proposed to complement existing practices such as clinical evaluations of vision.
While M
Paper by Sei Yon Sohn, Lauren Krasnoff, Philippa Rees, Nicola J. Kalk and Ben Carter
Conclusions: Using a validated instrument, 39% young adults reported smartphone addiction. Smartphone addiction was associated with poor sleep, independent of duration of usage, indicating that length of time
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