
BMJ Paediatrics Open
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Publishing #OpenAccess research on the health & wellbeing of children and young people. Published with @RCPCHtweets. Companion journal @ADC_BMJ.
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๐ Faecal impaction in kids: A lack of consistent definitions makes diagnosis & treatment tricky! This review highlights the urgent need for a unified approach to improve children's health. Morris Gordon ๐ doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โฆ #Paediatrics #Constipation


๐ฅ Children in Italy with consistent paediatric primary care are less likely to visit the Emergency Departments! Understanding primary care models can help reduce unnecessary A&E visits. giulio formoso ๐ doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โฆ #PrimaryCare #Paediatrics







Youth engagement in environmental initiatives is vital! ๐ฃ This study highlights how meaningful involvement in UNEP's Children & Youth Major Group can drive impactful change. Let's empower young voices for a sustainable future.๐ Tess M. Gitau doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โฆ


๐ข Editor's Pick! In Japan, many children shoulder significant caregiving responsibilities, often without recognition or support. This article questions whether these young carers represent an unacknowledged form of #childlabour. ๐ bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e0โฆ #ChildHealth





The updated World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on managing acute #malnutrition in infants and young children emphasise integrated care, including caregiver support and post-discharge continuity. ๐ Read more: bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/8/1/e0โฆ #Paediatrics #GlobalHealth
