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Developmental pathway to give cardiac kids best possible future
Queensland children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) who undergo open-heart surgery in their first year will be guided towards the best possible future, thanks to a new developmental pathway.
Genetics study identifies new cause of physical deformity
A Children’s Health Queensland researcher has helped identify a new rare genetic disorder that reduces the production of cholesterol in children, causing physical deformities and developmental delays.
Hot drinks, foods are leading cause of child burns in winter
Fifty-three children were treated at the Queensland Children’s Hospital for scalds from hot beverages and foods including soups, stews and noodles last winter. A further 17 children’s burns were caused by contact with a gas, wood or electric heater.
Enhancing paediatric palliative care across Australia
More than 450 health professionals across Australia have received dedicated palliative care training in the past six months under a pioneering education initiative led by Children’s Health Queensland.
Parents warned to start allergenic foods early
Parents should feed their babies allergenic foods early to reduce the likelihood of them developing food allergies later in life.
New leader for children’s health board
David Gow, a law, banking and finance specialist with extensive experience in boards and committees has been appointed the new chair of the Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Board.
