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- 1Psychiatrist warns parents against sending children away to boarding school●‘You put underdeveloped brains together’: Psychiatrist on why parents should rethink sending children awa
A psychiatrist has cautioned parents against sending young children away to boarding school, saying it puts 'underdeveloped brains together' without adult guidance at a crucial stage of development. The comments have sparked debate among parents and educators about boarding school culture and its emotional impact on children.
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Tolerance towards LGBT people in the Netherlands is falling, according to a DutchNews report, with public debate around gay rights described as increasingly hostile and polarised. The country, long seen as a pioneer of gay rights, is witnessing a turnaround in attitudes, prompting discussion about what is driving the deterioration.
- 3Blood test distinguishes bacterial from viral infections in newborns●Blood test shows whether newborns with fever have bacterial or viral infection
Researchers have developed a blood test that can show whether a newborn with a fever has a bacterial or a viral infection. The finding matters because infants with fever are routinely admitted to hospital and given antibiotics as a precaution, since current methods cannot quickly tell the two causes apart. A faster, more accurate diagnosis could spare many babies unnecessary treatment and hospital stays.
- 4Post revives debate over Netherlands' narrow Covid vaccine policy●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@histoftech/11 7334396698185569 Compare this with the Netherlands policy to only vaccinate
A social media post comparing the Netherlands' Covid vaccination strategy with other countries' approaches has drawn attention. The post highlights that the Dutch policy focused on vaccinating only people over 70 and very select at-risk groups, prompting discussion about how such targeted strategies compare with broader rollout programmes elsewhere. Commenters used the occasion to stress that Covid remains a ongoing concern, sharing calls to keep wearing masks and rejecting the idea the pandemic is over.