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Paddington Bear

All the fun of the ‘bear’ with Paddington

He’s the most loved bear of all time, Paddington and his love of marmalade is a fond memory of generation after generation, so when Paddington asks for a favour, how could we possibly refuse?! Paddington Bear is asking primary schools, nurseries and children’s groups across the UK to help raise vital funds for his favourite…

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Jack sat with his mum

Down syndrome: screening for breathing problems

Researchers at the University of Southampton are planning to investigate tests for a breathing disorder that affects babies and children who have Down syndrome while they sleep. They aim to provide the missing evidence so that doctors can introduce affordable and simple routine screening. The project, led by sleep specialist Dr Catherine Hill, is funded…

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Meningitis

Common cold virus to help develop new meningitis vaccine

Pioneering researchers are hoping that developing a new meningitis vaccine by inserting part of the bacterium inside a harmless version of the cold virus, could be key to providing effective protection against the devastating condition. The project is being funded by children’s charity Action Medical Research. Case study: Cieran’s story Cieran was just nine-months-old when…

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Medicine bottle

Pregnant women don’t take enought folic acid

New research launched to coincide with National Pregnancy Week shows that many women are still not having enough folic acid. Folic acid is a crucial vitamin for pregnant women as it helps to prevent the risk of unborn babies suffering from conditions such as spina bifida. Yet a survey conducted by Mori for the medical…

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