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A framework for understanding quality of life domains in individuals with the CDKL5 deficiency disorderThis study aimed to identify the quality of life domains important for individuals with CDKL5 deficiency disorder
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Hospital admissions in children with developmental disabilities from ethnic minority backgroundsChildren with CP and intellectual disability, particularly from minority backgrounds, were at higher risk of being admitted to hospital after the first year of life
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Environmental enrichment intervention for Rett syndrome: an individually randomised stepped wedge trialHelen Jenny Leonard Downs MBChB MPH BApplSci (physio) MSc PhD Principal Research Fellow Head, Child Disability +61 419 956 946 08 6319 1763
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Characteristics of non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal children and families with substantiated child maltreatmentTo investigate specific child and parental factors associated with increased vulnerability to substantiated child maltreatment.
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Neonatal complications in public and private patients: A retrospective cohort studyDespite the rates of low Apgar scores being higher in public patients, the rates of special care admission were lower.
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Hospitalisation for bronchiolitis in infants is more common after elective caesarean deliveryThe authors previously reported an increased risk of hospitalisation for acute lower respiratory infection up to age 2 years in children delivered by...
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Psychosocial wellbeing, parental concerns, and familial impact of children with developmental coordination disorderDevelopmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition impacting motor skill acquisition and competence. While previous studies have identified adverse psychosocial outcomes in DCD, they are limited by small or population-screened, community-based samples.
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Primary prevention of severe lower respiratory illnesses in at-risk infants using the immunomodulator OM-85The effects of OM-85 were strongest in the first winter season, with a trend for fewer children in the OM-85 group to have sLRIs and URIs
Determining the associations of sun exposure in early life on the development of non-communicable diseases.
This sub-project aims to fill the gap in knowledge of the effects of climate change on child health and wellbeing in Australia, and to propose data-driven adaptation trials to counter the most serious impacts.