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Observational analysis of disparities in obesity in children in the UK: Has Leeds bucked the trend?
(2019-03)
Background: The prevalence of obesity in childhood is of high concern, especially
in deprived populations. We explored trends in obesity following the introduction
of a citywide strategy focused on preschool children.
Methods: ...
Innovations in Practice: Avatar-based virtual reality in CAMHS talking therapy: two exploratory case studies
(2019-03)
Background: Avatar-based virtual reality therapy is an emerging digital technology that can be used to assist
the treatment of common mental health problems. This may be particularly appealing to young people who
are ...
Psychological processes mediating the association between developmental trauma and specific psychotic symptoms in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021-01)
Experiencing psychological trauma during childhood and/or adolescence is associated with an increased risk of psychosis in adulthood. However, we lack a clear knowledge of how developmental trauma induces vulnerability to ...
Psychological intervention, antipsychotic medication or a combined treatment for adolescents with a first episode of psychosis: the MAPS feasibility three-arm RCT
(2021-01)
Background: When psychosis emerges in young people there is a risk of poorer outcomes, and access to evidence-based treatments is paramount. The current evidence base is limited. Antipsychotic medications show only a small ...
A systematic review to explore influences on parental attitudes towards antibiotic prescribing in children
(2018-03)
Aims and objectives: To understand the factors influencing parental attitudes towards antibiotic prescribing.
Background: Overuse of antibiotics and inappropriate prescribing has resulted in rapid development of antimicrobial ...
Mortality in children and adolescents who present to hospital following non-fatal self-harm: an observational cohort study based on the Multicentre Study of Self-harm in England
(2020-02)
Background
Self-harm and suicide in children and adolescents are both growing problems, with
self-harm associated with a significant risk of subsequent death, particularly suicide.
Long-term follow-up studies are necessary ...
Predicting poor outcomes in children aged 1–12 with respiratory tract infections: A systematic review
(2021-04)
Background
Demand for NHS services is high and rising. In children respiratory tract infections (RTI) are the most common reason for consultation with primary care. Understanding which features are associated with good ...
The knowns and unknowns of SSRI treatment in young people with depression and anxiety: efficacy, predictors, and mechanisms of action
(2021-08)
The use of SSRIs for the treatment of depression and anxiety in young people is increasing. However, the effects of SSRIs in adolescence, a time when there are substantial changes in neural, cognitive, and social functioning, ...
Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
(2021-10)
Background Available evidence on the comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents remains uncertain.
Objective We aimed to compare and ...
Viewpoint: digital paediatrics—so close yet so far away
(2021-09)
Technology is driving a revolution in healthcare, but paediatric services have not fully harnessed the potential. Digital health solutions yet to achieve their promise in paediatrics include electronic health records, ...