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Coroner never told by hospital bosses of Lucy Letby suspicions, inquiry told

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A coroner said hospital bosses …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Schoolgirl, 11, died after four doctors 'missed her appendicitis', inquest hears

Daily Mail

An 11-year-old schoolgirl died after four doctors 'missed her appendicitis', an inquest has heard. Four doctors at her GP surgery and in the hospital, failed to connect the dots between Lacey's symptoms and appendicitis — and her condition was only diagnosed after an ultrasound. Now, Doctor Julian Morris, senior coroner for London Inner South, has issued a Prevention of Future …

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Girl, 11, died after four doctors ‘failed to spot her appendicitis’

The Telegraph

An 11-year-old girl died after four doctors failed to spot her appendicitis, an inquest has ruled. The inquest heard Lacey had a type of the disease which, although it makes up about a third of acute cases, has different symptoms to “classic” appendicitis. Four doctors, at her GP surgery and in hospital, did not recognise Lacey’s symptoms and her condition …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can mid-level healthcare providers compensate for physician shortages in rural India?

The Hindu

A recent paper published in the National Medical Journal of India has emphasised the need to introduce a cadre of mid-level healthcare providers into the health systems to compensate for physician shortages. Coupled with professional practice models that ensure long-term growth and career advancement, MLHPs can bolster India’s journey to achieve and sustain universal health coverage,” Dr. Bhaduri says in …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Doctor fights firms peddling ‘sugary’ ORSL as WHO-recommended ORS

The Hindu

Diarrhoea is the third leading cause of childhood mortality in India, accounting for 13% of all deaths among children under five. However, when people ask for ORS at pharmacies across the country, they are often given ORSL tetra packs, which are frequently mistaken for the WHO-recommended ORS. Some manufacturers began adding disclaimers on ORSL tetra packs stating “Do not use …

India Diarrhoea Ors Sivaranjani Orsl

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wet-nursing in Wayanad fails to win appreciation of paediatricians

The Hindu

Wet-nursing of infant survivors of the Wayanad landslides by a woman from Idukki may have won hearts, but paediatricians are suggesting a better option: pasteurised donor human milk. Dr. Shimmy Paulose, State president of the Indian Academy of Paediatricians, felt it was safe to feed babies with human milk, which is collected at the comprehensive lactation management centres. However, in …

Wayanad Milk Pasteurised

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The real picture

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Breastfeeding is a natural and essential part of motherhood, offering numerous benefits for both mother and child. However, many myths and misconceptions surround breastfeeding, often leading to confusion and unnecessary challenges for new mothers. Many mothers face challenges such as difficulty latching, low milk supply, or sore nipples, especially in the early days. Seeking support from lactation consultants, paediatricians, …

Breastfeeding

5 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat: Four children die due to suspected Chandipura virus infection, two others undergoing treatment

India TV News

Four children died and two others were undergoing treatment in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district for suspected infection of Chandipura virus, an official said Saturday. The blood samples of all six of them were sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune for confirmation and their results are awaited, Sabarkantha Chief District Health Officer Raj Sutariya said. Paediatricians at the Himmatnagar …

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10 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: Man rapes one-year-old baby in Bahraich

India TV News

In a shocking incident, a one-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 50-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich on Saturday. The incident took place in the Nanpara police station area, Superintendent of Police Vrinda Shukla told reporters. As soon as information was received about the incident, a case was registered against the accused under the Indian Penal Code and the …

Uttar Pradesh Bahraich

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Jagananna Aarogya Suraksha second phase in AP from Jan 2

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh Government, under its flagship Jagananna Aarogya Suraksha programme, would provide better health services to the poor as part of the second phase of the scheme from January 2. As many as 12,423 JAS health camps were conducted with an OP attendance of 60,27,843 people, while 1,64,982 patients were referred to the YSR Arogyasri network hospitals for …

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1 year ago

Maharashtra considers changing school timings to 9 am for pre-primary students

India Today

The Maharashtra government is thinking about changing school timings to 9 am for school children up to Class 2 from the next academic year, to help them get more sleep. As per leading media reports, State Education Minister Ramesh Bai, in collaboration with State Governor Ramesh Bais, has drawn attention to the evolving sleep habits amongst children. Governor Ramesh Bais …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Conference of paediatricians on treating children with airway disorders gets under way

The Hindu

A three-day “Chennai Paediatric Airway Congress” is under way at Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital. Doctors from various paediatric specialities involved in treating airway disorders in children are taking part in the conference. Member of Legislative Assembly and Member of State Planning Commission Ezhilan Naganathan inaugurated the conference, which was organised by the Chennai Airway Team, on Friday. The Chennai …

Ent Paediatric Airway

1 year, 3 months ago

Severed thumb of child replanted at Pollachi Government Hospital

The Hindu

A portion of the severed right thumb of a three-year-old child that got cut off accidentally was replanted after an eight-hour procedure by a team of doctors at the Pollachi Government Hospital, earlier this week. The child was reportedly taken to the hospital, within one-and-a-half hours, with the amputated part of the thumb that got cut off when the child …

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$Paediatricians sign joint letter urging NT government to withdraw Beetaloo Basin fracking support$

1 year, 6 months ago

Paediatricians sign joint letter urging NT government to withdraw Beetaloo Basin fracking support

ABC

Dozens of paediatricians are pleading for the Northern Territory government to withdraw support for a full-scale fracking industry, citing direct and indirect health risks. Key points: Paediatricians sign letter opposing an onshore shale gas industry in the Northern Territory The NT government approved a full-scale fracking industry in the Beetaloo Basin last month Chief Minister Natasha Fyles says the NT's …

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1 year, 8 months ago

KEM gets city’s first dedicated casualty service for children

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: In a first in the city, KEM Hospital in Parel on Thursday started dedicated paediatric casualty services. “We have created a four-bed emergency facility within our existing casualty department which will be taken care of by paediatricians,” Dr Sangeeta Ravat, dean, KEM Hospital, said. “In the casualty, we see many poly-trauma cases which do not require surgery immediately but …

Emergency Surgery Child Care Casualty Paediatric Require

1 year, 8 months ago

Study finds large numbers of children surveyed in anganwadis in 2 T.N. districts, underweight, stunted

The Hindu

A study team, on finding that about 45% of children surveyed across 50 anganwadi centres in Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts were underweight, has raised two serious concerns: the low daily spending of ₹1.60 per child, and the reduction in the quantity of complementary weaning food served to children. In the study on the nutritional status of children in selected anganwadi …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Concerns for children living with autism and ADHD as paediatrician wait lists increase

ABC

Parents say they are becoming increasingly desperate as they try to find paediatricians and specialists with the capacity to help children with ADHD and autism. Key points: Parents of children with ADHD and autism are unable to book paediatricians due to long wait lists Paediatricians and GPs say they are overwhelmed by children needing help Perth parents say they are …

Children Autism Help Wait Perth Gps Paediatricians

1 year, 10 months ago

Melbourne babies missing out on child health check-ups due to staff shortages

ABC

When Claire Lee found out her eight-week-old son may have had his last appointment with a maternal and child health nurse, she was "shocked". Recruitment underway City of Casey community life director Callum Pattie said workforce pressures across Victoria's healthcare sector were having a "significant impact" on MCH service staffing. "While managing these staffing challenges and proactively working to recruit …

Appointments Workforce Child City Families Health Services Melbourne

1 year, 11 months ago

Healthcare shortfalls worsen in rural Telangana: Report

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The primary healthcare system in rural Telangana is in dire straits as the shortfall in primary health centres increased to 19 per cent in 2021-22, from 12 per cent in 2020-21, as per the Rural Health Statistics 2021-22 report released last week by the Union health ministry. As per the Centre’s report, there is an 84 per cent shortfall …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Experts recommend Covid vax for at-risk under-12 kids

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: As the Omicron BF7 virus surges, experts have called for approval to vaccinate children under the age of 12 who are more vulnerable to contracting severe Covid. While the infection is usually mild in children, paediatricians state that, similar to comorbidities in adults, many children suffer from certain conditions that make the Covid infection severe for them. Chief paediatrician …

Children Vaccination Covid Vax

2 years ago

11 Children, 11 Hours: How Doctors in Mumbai Treated Congenital Heart Disease in Back-to-back Surgeries

News 18

A team of intensive care unit staffers, cath lab technicians, anaesthesiologists, paediatricians, nurses, ward staff and paediatric cardiologists performed 11 back-to-back heart surgeries and procedures on 11 children. These 11 children – aged between 4 and 13 – had congenital heart disease also known as birth defects in the heart. “In September, our team visited Washim civil hospital where we …

India Children Disease Defects Heart Birth 11 Hours

2 years ago

Poor air quality causing respiratory illnesses in children: Paediatricians

Hindustan Times

The city’s worsening air quality has taken a toll on children’s health with many of them suffering from respiratory illnesses, paediatricians have said. Dr Tejal Shetty, consultant paediatrician, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, said about 10-12 children are visiting the outpatient department every day with complaint of persistent cough and cold that deteriorate in the evening. Fluctuations in temperatures make …

Children Respiratory Air Respiratory Illnesses Illnesses Paediatricians

2 years, 3 months ago

Children’s doctors urged to quiz patients about cost of living struggles

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Children’s doctors are being urged to quiz patients about their …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Obesity in children: Paediatricians bat for nutrient-specific labels on packaged food

Hindustan Times

Mumbai Paediatricians from around the country are batting for inclusion of nutrient-specific warning labels on packaged foods as a way to counter the obesity pandemic among Indian children. According to the National Family Health Survey 5 conducted in 2019-2020, 3.4% of all children under five in India are overweight, as compared to 2.1% in NHFS4 They recommend easy-to-interpret symbols to …

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Coroner never told by hospital bosses of Lucy Letby suspicions, inquiry told

Schoolgirl, 11, died after four doctors 'missed her appendicitis', inquest hears

Girl, 11, died after four doctors ‘failed to spot her appendicitis’

Can mid-level healthcare providers compensate for physician shortages in rural India?

Doctor fights firms peddling ‘sugary’ ORSL as WHO-recommended ORS

Wet-nursing in Wayanad fails to win appreciation of paediatricians

The real picture

Gujarat: Four children die due to suspected Chandipura virus infection, two others undergoing treatment

Uttar Pradesh: Man rapes one-year-old baby in Bahraich

Jagananna Aarogya Suraksha second phase in AP from Jan 2

Maharashtra considers changing school timings to 9 am for pre-primary students

Conference of paediatricians on treating children with airway disorders gets under way

Severed thumb of child replanted at Pollachi Government Hospital

Paediatricians sign joint letter urging NT government to withdraw Beetaloo Basin fracking support

KEM gets city’s first dedicated casualty service for children

Study finds large numbers of children surveyed in anganwadis in 2 T.N. districts, underweight, stunted

Concerns for children living with autism and ADHD as paediatrician wait lists increase

Melbourne babies missing out on child health check-ups due to staff shortages

Healthcare shortfalls worsen in rural Telangana: Report

Experts recommend Covid vax for at-risk under-12 kids

11 Children, 11 Hours: How Doctors in Mumbai Treated Congenital Heart Disease in Back-to-back Surgeries

Poor air quality causing respiratory illnesses in children: Paediatricians

Children’s doctors urged to quiz patients about cost of living struggles

Obesity in children: Paediatricians bat for nutrient-specific labels on packaged food