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Group a streptococcal carriage and seroepidemiology in children up to 10 years of age in Australia.This study aimed to acquire nationally representative epidemiological data on GAS in Australia to scope the appropriate age for vaccination with a potential...
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A study to prolong breastfeeding duration: Design and rationale of the Parent Infant Feeding Initiative (PIFI) randomised controlled trial.This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of three interventions designed to increase the duration of breastfeeding among new parents in urban areas.
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Intrinsic factors and the embryonic environment influence the formation of extragonadal teratomas during gestation early developmentThe predominant occurrence of extragonadal teratomas/teratocarcinomas in human neonates suggests that pluripotent cells are tumour-forming even during...
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Australia-wide point prevalence survey of antimicrobial prescribing in neonatal units: How much and how good?This is the first Australia-wide point prevalence survey of neonatal antimicrobial prescribing in tertiary children's hospitals.
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IL-17A-producing γδ T cells suppress early control of parasite growth by monocytes in the liverThis study examines the role of IL-17 in mice infected with L. donovani and discovered an unexpected negative, regulatory role for this cytokine in the...

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Predictors of breastfeeding duration for rural women in a high-income country: Evidence from a cohort studyDespite high breastfeeding initiation rates in Australia, few mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants to six months. This is particularly evident in...
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Reference values for spirometry and their use in test interpretation: A Position Statement from the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory ScienceThe ANZSRS recommends the adoption of the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI) 2012 spirometry reference values throughout Australia and New Zealand
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Multiple breath washout cannot be used for tidal breath parameter analysis in infantsThere are differences in tidal breathing parameters during multiple breath washout testing with SF6 gas mixture in infants
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Community Development Coordinator Role Consultation: Consultation ReportThis report will outline the theory and evidence base for Community Development and Community Engagement, report on consultation activities and findings

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Alcohol industry lobbying puts babies at riskThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have urged Australia’s Food Safety Ministers to hold their nerve and resist alcohol industry efforts to water down health labels that will protect Australian babies from the lifelong effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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Establishing a process for conducting cross-jurisdictional record linkage in AustraliaWe outline the processes involved in conducting a Proof of Concept data linkage project including the implementation of national data integration principles

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Assessing COVID-19 Across Western Australian SchoolsWestern Australia has been highly successful at containing community spread of COVID-19 to date.

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$12 million grant puts WA research team in the hot seat to help wipe out malaria foreverA world-leading research team built to tackle malaria has relocated from Oxford University to Western Australia to take advantage of the state’s growing big data talent pool.

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The Kids researcher takes out top prize at 2020 WA Tall Poppy Science AwardsThe Kids Research Institute Australia and University of Western Australia physical activity researcher Hayley Christian has been named Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year at the 2020 WA Young Tall Poppy Science Awards.

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Working to end childhood cancer: A father’s storyDr Laurence Cheung is doing everything he can to end the threat of childhood leukemia. His research has the potential to change countless lives, but he also has another important job – being a dad to three beautiful children.

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Major funding boost for innovative Yawardani Jan-ga programA trail-blazing Aboriginal-led program which uses equine-assisted learning to address the urgent needs of young Aboriginal people across the Kimberley has been given a major funding boost, thanks to a generous grant from Healthway.

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Celebrating CONNECTAt The Kids Research Institute Australia, we’ve always known what a fantastic community we have around us.

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Our Commitment to Aboriginal Children and FamiliesWe will prioritise our partnerships with Aboriginal families and communities across Western Australia and beyond to improve the health and development of their children.

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Big data science may help unlock simple test for asthmaPaediatric respiratory physician and The Kids researcher André Schultz has had to wait more than a decade to test out a simple idea.