In this section, a range of brief synopses of recently published articles are presented. The aim is to provide an overview, rather than a detailed summary, of the research papers selected. Should you wish to look at any of the papers in more detail, a ...

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that mainly affects children. It is a notifiable disease. This article provides a brief overview of the symptoms, complications and risk factors, and diagnosis and management of scarlet fever.

Fever is common in children under the age of 5 and often the result of self-limiting viral infections. It is one of the main reasons parents or carers seek medical advice for this age group; therefore, it is important to provide them with clear guidance ...

Lockdown restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on many aspects of people's lives. In the UK, evidence showed higher rates of stress and depression among parents during restrictions. Disruption to early years education affected ...

The rates of premature infants born in the UK at 22 weeks' gestation and given life support have increased three-fold in England and Wales following changes to NHS guidance for the treatment of extreme prematurity. These infants can have life-long ...

Travelling to seek healthcare is a very ancient practice, which has evolved into a multi-billion-pound industry. Dr George Guiton, Fiona Finlay and Liz Plastow explore its history and discuss the potential implications for children today

Articifical intelligence is now being used to create images and deepfake videos of children and child abuse. Elizabeth Rose looks at the implications for safeguarding work in schools

Following a call from England's Deputy Chief Public Health Nurse for school nurses to have their say in the Change NHS consultation, Sallyann Sutton discusses the three shift areas and their relevance.