There is a common perception that peanut/tree nut particles can be transmitted through aircraft ventilation systems and pose a significant risk to passengers with food allergies. In fact, food-induced allergic reactions are around 10–100 times less common during flights than ‘on the ground’, perhaps because of the multiple precautions food-allergic passengers take when flying.

Objective To examine trends in socio-economic and ethnic inequalities in childhood overweight and obesity in the England between 1995 and 2019 in survey data and to compare these to administrative data. Design Observational repeated cross-sectional study using the Health Survey for England (HSE) and National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). Outcome Age and sex standardised overweight ...

Background Treatment to suppress or lessen effects of puberty are outlined in clinical guidelines for adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria/incongruence. Robust evidence concerning risks and benefits is lacking and there is a need to aggregate evidence as new studies are published. Aim To identify and synthesise studies assessing the …

The influence of ventilation on cardiac function. Spontaneous and mechanical ventilation induce changes in intrapleural or intrathoracic pressure and lung volume, which can independently affect the key determinants of cardiovascular performance: atrial filling or preload; the impedance to ventricular emptying or afterload; heart rate and myocardial contractility.

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Background Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a potentially disabling condition. There is a lack of evidence and national guidance on how to diagnose and treat paediatric IIH, leading to variation in clinical practice. We conducted a national Delphi consensus via the Children’s Headache Network to propose a best-practice diagnostic and …

Objective To identify children and young people’s preferences for effective healthcare communication. Design A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted to identify evidence from children and young people on effective healthcare communication. Electronic databases and reference lists of relevant articles were searched to July 2020. Results A total of 13 studies were included ...

2025年1月20日 · Biliary atresia (BA) is characterised by fibro-obliteration of the biliary tree, presenting in infancy with obstructive jaundice. The Kasai portoenterostomy (‘Kasai’) surgery aims to re-establish bile flow by creating a bilioenteric conduit. However, liver transplantation (LT) is often required; BA remains the lead indication for LT …

Many additives, some of which have no nutritional value, can be legally used in processed foods. They intensify colour, thicken, increase shelf life and enhance flavour. Regulatory authorities issue approvals as safe within acceptable quantitative limits. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) contain combinations of all these additives and are particularly attractive to children. Many publications ...

Conclusions Despite current literature lacking high quality methodologies and the need for caution when interpreting or extrapolating results, there is a clear general consensus that Makaton is effective in facilitating communication and social interaction in children and young people. It allows children flexibility in communicating in ways that suit them, increasing feelings of inclusivity ...