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BPSU new data collection platform
The BPSU office is working with the University of Dundee Health Informatics Centre to develop a new data collection platform to collect data on rare diseases, making it easier for clinicians registered on the BPSU reporting scheme to report cases and complete their clinical questionnaires.
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SPS research prize on climate change
This is the Scottish Paediatric Society Prize for Research related to the Effect of Climate Change on Children and Young People. Applications are currently closed.
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Research: if everyone does a little, together we can do a huge amount
24 February 2022
Throughout the pandemic, Nick Bishop tells us, the College has continued its important work on clinical guidelines, audits and quality improvement. As he passes on the baton as Vice President for Science and Research, he reminds us there's more we can all do to champion child health research.
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Bringing together several strands - influence and lifelong impact
2 February 2022
An introduction to Professor David Barker, an obstetrician and epidemiologist - and a gentle and thoughtful man - gave shape to what Dr Simon Chapman had maybe known but been unable to define: why he ended up in medicine. Simon introduces our #ChoosePaediatrics theme of the month: the influence and...
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Vice President election 2021 results announced
21 December 2021
The RCPCH is pleased to announce the results of the recent Vice-Presidential elections. Dr Michael McKean has been elected by members as the next Vice President for Health Policy and Professor Paul Dimitri has been elected as Vice President for Science and Research. They will take up their posts in ...
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BPSU study - Neonatal stroke presenting/diagnosed in the first 90 days of life
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 cared for, future studies looking at prevention and new treatment o...
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Our history, your future - Cheryl Battersby
29 July 2021
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.
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Dr Tom Waterfield wins the 2021 Donald Paterson prize
12 May 2021
In memory of Dr Donald Paterson, we offer this award to one individual for the best published paper in paediatrics from the last two years. We hear from the Paterson family and we speak to Tom about his winning publication and its importance for child health.
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Dr Cheryl Battersby wins the 2021 Simon Newell award
11 May 2021
Each year, with support from GOSH Charity and Sparks, we offer this prestigious award of £2,000 to one early independent researcher in paediatrics. We speak with this year's winner about her research to improve the lifelong health of preterm babies, and we hear her tips for aspiring researchers.