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Effect of Enteral Vitamin A on Fecal Calprotectin in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Nested Prospective Observational Study

Vitamin A has anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties. We aimed to assess whether enteral water-soluble vitamin A supplementation in extremely preterm infants decreases fecal calprotectin, a marker of intestinal inflammation.

Reversibility of trapped air on chest computed tomography in cystic fibrosis patients

To investigate changes in trapped air volume and distribution over time and compare computed tomography (CT) with pulmonary function tests for determining...

Comparison of "IN-REC-SUR-E" and LISA in preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome: a randomized controlled trial (IN-REC-LISA trial)

Surfactant is a well-established therapy for preterm neonates affected by respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The goals of different methods of surfactant administration are to reduce the duration of mechanical ventilation and the severity of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD); however, the optimal administration method remains unknown. 

Paediatric anaesthetist named a WA Young Tall Poppy

A leading paediatric anaesthetist and researcher focused on making anaesthesia safer and more comfortable for children has been named a 2022 Western Australian Young Tall Poppy.

20-year MAVRIC study celebrates recruitment of its 1000th participant

The MAVRIC (Mechanisms of Acute Viral Respiratory Infection in Children) study recently celebrated the recruitment of the 1000th participant to the study, eight-year-old Sullivan Strahan.

Study unlocks new knowledge about the role of immune cells in asthma flare-ups

Flare-ups of asthma are usually brought on by respiratory infections, such as the common cold, and are one of the most common reasons for a child to miss school or require emergency care.

Research to explore promising new RSV treatment supported by innovation seed funding

Researchers from the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre are collaborating with Virex Pharma to undertake vital research into a potential breakthrough treatment for RSV infections in young children, thanks to a $499,241 grant awarded by the WA Department of Health Innovation Seed Fund.

Telethon celebrates 50 years of raising funds and awareness

Maddox Ball and The Kids researcher Dr Ingrid Laing might not look like they have a lot in common but they share a very special bond.

Opportunities and challenges of the pulmonary route for vaccination

The respiratory tract is an attractive target for the delivery of vaccine antigens.