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Isla's Invasive Strep A Story

"I had never heard of invasive Streptococcus A disease before, and I was shocked to hear that it is actually three times more common than meningococcal disease and just as deadly yet there is no vaccine to protect against it."

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BHP funds help researchers reach for the sky

Two The Kids researchers will launch innovative new scientific projects thanks to funding from BHP.

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Fertility techniques linked to intellectual disability

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study showing a link between intellectual disability and some forms of ART has reinforced the need for co-ordinated long-term monitoring of outcomes of children conceived using these techniques.

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Food and nutrition in pregnancy

A healthy and balanced diet is important if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

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New fund transformative for health and medical research in WA

The new Future Health and Research Innovation Fund will be transformative for health and medical research in Western Australia.

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Campaign pays off as alcohol labelling gets green light

Following strong evidence and lobbying by The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers and others, labels to warn women about the risks of drinking during pregnancy are to become mandatory on all alcohol sold in Australia and New Zealand.

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Alcohol screening tool transforming maternity practice

A screening tool to help midwives and other health professionals contribute to the prevention of FASD is changing maternity practice across WA public hospitals.

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Helping hand on home stretch to adulthood

Telethon Kids Institute data linkage research confirming young people who have experienced out-of-home care face serious disadvantage.

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Rapid response to e-cigarette findings

Telethon Kids Institute-led research revealing that six out of 10 nicotine free e-cigarette liquids contained nicotine and other potentially harmful chemicals.

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Let the sun shine in

For decades Aussies have been told to minimise sun exposure to prevent skin cancer - now researchers at Telethon Kids are challenging that message.