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Phage WA Artificial Intelligence Team

Our team uses AI to quickly analyse large amounts of genetic data to help discover alternate medications and improve existing treatments.

Phage therapy a CF ‘game changer’

Cutting-edge work is offering new hope to children with Cystic Fibrosis.

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Gross Motor Profile in Rett Syndrome as Determined by Video Analysis

This study used video supplemented by parent report data to describe the gross motor profile in females with Rett syndrome (n=99) and to investigate...

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Associations Between Hyperphagia, Symptoms of Sleep Breathing Disorder, Behaviour Difficulties and Caregiver Well-Being in Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Preliminary Study

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by neurodevelopmental delays, hyperphagia, difficulties with social communication and challenging behaviours. Individuals require intensive supervision from caregivers which may negatively affect caregiver quality of life. This study used data collected in the Australasian PWS Registry to evaluate associations between child behaviours and caregiver mental well-being.

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Relationship between family quality of life and day occupations of young people with Down syndrome

This study aimed to explore relationships between family quality of life, day occupations and activities of daily living of young persons with Down syndrome.

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Impact for DCD

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Acute rheumatic fever

Acute rheumatic fever is an autoimmune disorder resulting from Group A Streptococcus pharyngitis or impetigo in children and adolescents, which may evolve to rheumatic heart disease (RHD) with persistent cardiac valve damage. RHD causes substantial mortality and morbidity globally, predominantly among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, with an interplay of social determinants of health and genetic factors determining overall risk.

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Modelling study of the ability to diagnose acute rheumatic fever at different levels of the Ugandan healthcare system

To determine the ability to accurately diagnose acute rheumatic fever given the resources available at three levels of the Ugandan healthcare system.

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The gut microbiota and inflammatory noncommunicable diseases: Associations and potentials for gut microbiota therapies

This article discusses the relationships between gut colonization & inflammatory noncommunicable diseases, in regards to their treatment and prevention.

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RSV vaccine for pregnant women provides protection for babies: study

A world-first study has found a new vaccine against potentially deadly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is safe and effective for use in pregnant women, to help protect their babies.