This edition's cover story focuses on sleep in a time of COVID. Plus features on paediatricians working in the NHS for the first time, experiences as a woman in paediatrics and the surge in bronchiolitis cases.
Explore our wide range of opportunities on committees and boards in education, training, research, policy and engagement. Most of our current vacanices are open for applications until Monday, 1 November.
Whether you're just starting to consider a medical career or are ready to apply for specialty training, we invite you to explore our guides, members' blogs and videos.
Our vision is to lead the way in children's health. As we publish our strategy for the next three years, we outline our mission and priorities, how we'll do it and what we'll focus on.
One year on from the publication of our first action plan on equality, diversity and inclusion themes, we report back on what we have achieved and what still needs to be done.
We have the same quality up-to-date information for parents and carers on giving medicines to children - plus new content, more resources and with a fresh new look.
With COP26 in Glasgow next month, we're looking at climate change's impact on child health. Join our virtual gathering on 26 November with an exciting lineup of speakers, and see how you can get informed, involved and inspired.
This month we look at the first principle for our updated training programme, Progress+, going live from summer 2023 - with a video, case studies and a teaching presentation by members.
JDRF – Clinical Trials to Advance Therapies for Nephropathy and Cardiovascular Disease in Type 1 Diabetes
Despite advanced technologies to maintain glucose control, long-term complications such as diabetic nephropathy (DN) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are still the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in people with T1D. There is currently a lack of targeted therapies for DN or CVD approved for use by people with T1D, in part because people with T1D are seldom included in drug trials for these diabetic complications. To fill this gap, JDRF invites applications for clinical trials to advance ...
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JDRF - Novel Approaches to Address Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders in Type 1 Diabetes
People with T1D have a 2-3 fold higher risk of developing eating disorders than their peers without diabetes, and a significant number of people with T1D have disordered eating behaviors but do not meet full diagnostic criteria for ED. Early detection and targeted prevention strategies could reduce the likelihood of development of a clinical ED. To develop effective approaches to prevention and early intervention models, increased knowledge of the etiology of DEB and ED is needed.
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JDRF - Novel Immune Strategies to Enhance Beta Cell Replacement Therapies for T1D
Despite significant progress in the development of alternative renewable sources of insulin producing cells to overcome the shortage of donor tissue, major scientific and technical challenges in overcoming recurring autoimmunity and allogeneic immune rejection remain which must be addressed before beta cell replacement can be widely implemented as a cure for established T1D. The reliance on systemic administration of immunosuppressive drugs to protect the cell graft from the recipient’s immune r...
Surveillance of neonatal stroke is to commence in autumn of 2021. The study is led by Tizard bursary winner Dr T’ng Kwok and will provide a current description of neonatal stroke including the associated factors, management and outcomes. By exploring how babies with neonatal stroke present and are c...
We are excited to announce that our 2022 Research Awards are now open until 30 November 2021. This year we are running the Lorber, PIER and Simon Newell awards.
The Scottish Paediatric Society Annual General Meeting and the St Andrew’s Day Paediatric Symposium will be held online. It will have four clinical case and four QI/Audit/Research presentations, poster presentations and two guest speakers, including Dr Camilla Kingdon, RCPCH President.
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As RCPCH celebrates its 25th birthday, 25 members have shared stories about a case that stayed with them. These stories will be published throughout 2021.
The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) at RCPCH is pleased to announce that we are inviting applications for this bursary, which is open to paediatric trainees and newly qualified consultants wishing to undertake a research study into a rare disease or condition that affects children.
After the success of past Academic Trainees Days, with NIHR we have started preparations for hosting the 2021 event. At this event you'll hear from those working in child health research and have opportunities for networking.
