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New study exposes link between pesticides and childhood brain tumoursA new Telethon Institute study has revealed a potential link between pesticide treatments in the home and a higher risk of children developing brain tumours.
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Genetic analysis reveals range of Rett syndromeThe first comprehensive analysis of the clinical effects of genetic mutations involved in Rett syndrome
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Study shows dramatic increase in caesarean sectionsA new study has found that the rate of caesarean sections in Western Australia has almost doubled in a 20 year period to 2003.
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Perth researchers to trial bird flu vaccinePerth researchers have begun a trial to test the effectiveness of a new vaccine to protect against the potentially deadly bird flu.
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Remote pools boost Aboriginal child healthA comprehensive study into the impact of swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities has found significant health and social benefits for children.
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Sugary drinks in the spotlightAt The Kids, many of our studies have uncovered significant health risks associated with both high sugar drinks and energy drinks.
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Trying to beat asthma caused by exerciseProfessor Graham Hall is leading a study looking at exercise-related asthma in young children, and we need volunteers to take part.
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Social disadvantage the focus for WA child health researchersResearchers from The Kids will play a significant role in investigating - and breaking - the generational cycle of social disadvantage.
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Research sheds new light on childhood Leukaemia treatmentA The Kids study examining drug resistance in leukaemia patients has shed new light on why some treatments may be more effective than others.
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Study Brings Good News For Assisted PregnanciesResearch by The Kids has shown a significant decline in the risk of birth defects amongst WA children born using Assisted Reproductive Technology.