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Clichéd as it sounds, I’ve always managed to get on well with children

7 November 2018

Syed Taha, an ST1 (specialty training) paediatrician, explains why he was drawn to paediatrics - and reminds us all to have a genuine interest in whatever we do.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to the Government's 'prevention better than cure' announcement

5 November 2018

"We commend Government for their commitment" says Professor Russell Viner, but emphasises this will be difficult to achieve without a "significant expansion to the child health workforce".

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�鶹ӰԺ Progress+ domain resources: Research and scholarship

Paediatricians at all levels need to demonstrate they can apply an evidence-based approach to their practice - and so need research skills.

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Research

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Childhood antibiotics and antacids may be linked to heightened obesity risk

30 October 2018

RCPCH responds to new research which suggests these drugs may alter gut microbes associated with weight gain.

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�鶹ӰԺ responds to latest obesity statistics for Scotland

30 October 2018

Community health and wellbeing must be at the 'heart' of local planning proposals to reverse childhood obesity says RCPCH's Dr Donald Macgregor

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From fetal life to adulthood? Planning for an exciting event

29 October 2018

As the programme for this year's St. David’s Day annual conference is finalised, Wales Trainee Representative, Abby Parish, shares an insight into her rationale for the day’s theme, and what you can expect on the day.

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Paediatrics is hard work but rewarding: I’ve never looked back

25 October 2018

Kunal Babla, ST6 in neonatology at the London School of Paediatrics, explains why he loves working in a specialty that is intense and challenging, but flexible, open-minded and... fun!

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Have increased winter pressures made it more challenging to deliver paediatric emergency care?

25 October 2018

We have surveyed our members to understand their experiences of winter pressures in Emergency Departments that treat children.

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‘Flu vaccine and the paediatrician

25 October 2018

In a guest blog anticipating the start of 'flu season, RCPCH immunisation experts, Professor Helen Bedford and Dr David Elliman share their thoughts on improving rates of vaccination among children, some misconceptions around the flu vaccination and the role of the paediatrician.

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Supporting wellbeing for health professionals

23 October 2018

Dr Bov Jani, Consultant Paediatrician and RCPCH Officer for Professional Development, talks about the latest initiatives to improve the wellbeing of doctors and the factors impacting on the success of these.