Reports and Findings (Published Research)

Continued challenge of rheumatic heart disease: The gap of understanding or the gap of implementation?

We still do not have a RF vaccine, although the recent announcement that the Australian and New Zealand governments are jointly sponsoring a program to fast...

Does a 10-valent pneumococcal-Haemophilus influenzae protein D conjugate vaccine prevent respiratory exacerbations in children

Our study will be the first to assess vaccine efficacy targeting H. influenzae in children with recurrent PBB, CSLD and bronchiectasis.

Paediatric health-care professionals: Relationships between psychological distress, resilience and coping skills

To investigate the impact of regular exposure to paediatric medical trauma on multidisciplinary teams in a paediatric hospital and the relationships between...

Food sources of saturated fat and the association with mortality: A meta-analysis

There is an ongoing need for improvement in assessment tools and methods that investigate food sources of saturated fat and mortality to inform dietary...

Blooming Together Program - A comprehensive model of maternity care for obese women to achieve a healthy pregnancy weight

The maternity system is seeing increasing numbers of pregnant women with obesity.

Counting fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in australia: The evidence and the challenges

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term to describe a range of effects from prenatal alcohol exposure including fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

Hypoglycaemia, fear of hypoglycaemia and quality of life in children with Type 1 diabetes and their parents

To evaluate the association between fear of hypoglycaemia, episodes of hypoglycaemia and quality of life in children with Type 1 diabetes and their parents.

Making a difference: Engaging both hearts and minds in research practice

This paper discusses the findings and the research process undertaken thus far for the Looking Forward Aboriginal Mental Health Project.

Climate change, child health and the role of the paediatric profession in under-resourced settings

Climate change and its health impacts are increasingly recognised by the world's leading medical organisations and journals.

Energy drink consumption is associated with anxiety in australian young adult males

Energy drinks are predominantly targeted to young adult consumers; however, there has been limited research into their effects on psychological functioning...