paediatricians

Schools closures risk ‘calamitous’ impact on children’s mental health, paediatricians warn

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Depression among the young is at ‘frightening’ levels and keeping schools shut risks having ‘calamitous’ impact on children’s mental health, paediatricians warn Experts warn children are experiencing anxiety, self harm and suicidal thoughts Parents showing signs of emotional distress and breakdowns due to pressure In the US, Las Vegas schools are reopening after 18 students … Read more

Row as paediatricians express ‘anger’ at NHS alert on ‘coronavirus links’ to inflammation disease

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A furious row has broken out among Great Ormond Street paediatricians and the NHS after an alert was dispatched to GPs linking a deadly inflammatory disease to the coronavirus.  It comes as a 13-year-old boy from Aberdeen has been fighting for his life after testing positive for coronavirus with unusual symptoms including bloodshot eyes and … Read more