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Introduction to genomics

Genes act as instruction manuals that help our bodies know how to grow and develop. Humans have over 20,000 different genes, made up of DNA containing a sequence or code that instructs the body to perform a function. But what is the difference between genetics and genomics? Why is the use of genomic...

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RCPCH responds to illuminating research on the economic benefits of free school meals

11 October 2022

Research commissioned by Impact on Urban Health confirms that expanding Free School Meals could inject up to £41.3bn into the economy.

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RCPCH welcomes Blood Cancer UK to their offices

7 October 2022

As of this month, Blood Cancer UK will be sharing space in the RCPCH offices at 5-11 Theobalds Road.

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Two weeks in politics - President's blog

7 October 2022

Camilla looks back on two weeks of party conferences, detailing the opportunities she has had to advocate on workforce pressures and the Health Disparities White Paper. She also looks ahead to attending the Rwandan Paediatric Association annual conference next week.

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BPSU Study - Near Fatal Asthma

BPSU surveillance of the Near Fatal Asthma in children and young people in UK and Republic of Ireland will commence with the October 2022 reporting card on the new data collection platform. The study aims to describe the frequency, risks factors, clinical care and future asthma risk of children and ...

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A humanitarian presence - RCPCH Global programmes

4 October 2022

We are producing four episodes that highlight each of the strategic aims in our College Strategy 2021-24. This is episode three featuring Seb Taylor, Head of Global Programmes and Dr Sue Broster, our Global Officer.

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RCPCH responds to concerns over long awaited the health disparities white paper

30 September 2022

We have been made aware of concerning reports that the health disparities white paper is no longer due to be published. While the Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed no such decision has been made, the publication date for this essential paper is still unknown.

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Paediatricians respond to worrying decline in childhood immunisation rates in England

29 September 2022

On 29 September 2022, NHS Digital published their Childhood Vaccination Coverage Statistics- England, 2021-22.

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RCPCH members cycle London to inspire action on air pollution

29 September 2022

Today a group of RCPCH members cycled around London as part of Ride for Their Lives (RFTL) – a global campaign aiming to protect children from air pollution and the climate crisis.

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RCPCH responds to inquiry into health inequalities in Scotland

28 September 2022

The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has published their inquiry report into health inequalities in Scotland.