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Researchers call for more oxygen machines in PNG to curb pneumonia deaths

A study by The Kids Research Institute emphasizes the need to measure oxygen levels in children with pneumonia, revealing that symptoms alone may miss critical hypoxia cases.

Hep C can be cured, but many people are still not being treated

People living with hepatitis C in WA are being urged to take part in a new project, aimed at encouraging the take-up of treatment. 

Staking friendships on the odds

Young men are treating gambling losses as the cost of maintaining friendships and betting is being normalised in the school yard, according to new research.

Perth researchers awarded $6m national grant to establish WA Centre for Cell and Genome Engineering

Professor Ryan Lister and Associate Professor Timo Lassmann are celebrating their success in being awarded $6M in the Medical Research Future Fund 2026 National Critical Research Infrastructure (MRFF NCRI) scheme.

Rising carbon dioxide levels detected in human blood, new study finds

Rising carbon dioxide levels are being detected within the human body, with new research warning a key blood marker for the gas could near its healthy limit within decades if current trends continue.

Inaugural Byron Kakulas medal awarded to Perioperative Medicine Team

A research team dedicated to making anaesthesia and surgery safer and more comfortable for babies and children has been awarded an inaugural Byron Kakulas Medal by WA’s Perron Institute.

Assessing COVID-19 Across Western Australian Schools

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

The Kids Research Institute Australia leader named finalist in nation’s top science prizes

One of Australia’s leading infectious disease experts, Associate Professor Asha Bowen, has been announced as a finalist for the country’s leading national science awards – the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

Young people suggest anti-smoking style interventions for energy drinks

Researchers conducted a series of group interviews with young people to find out how much they knew about energy drinks and the consequences of drinking them.

Helping IVF deliver healthy babies

Dr Hansen’s study found children born through ART had a twofold risk of having a birth defect. The results were published in the prestigious New England Journal