The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Maternal depression has been linked to adverse outcomes in the offspring. Existing literature is mainly based on parental reports, which can be an unreliable source when the parent has depression. ⋯ Treatment of maternal depression was associated with higher prevalence of daily health complaints and low SAH in the offspring at age 11 years. The association was strongest for children of mothers with continued depression or relapse.
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Children with respiratory tract infections (RTIs) use more primary care appointments than any other group, but many parents are unsure if, and when, they should seek medical help and report that existing guidance is unclear. ⋯ The authors have defined the RTI symptoms that parents might regard as 'normal' and therefore suitable for care at home. These results could help parents decide when to home care and when to seek medical help for children with RTIs.