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Tackling overweight and obesity: does the public health message match the science?Public health weight-loss interventions seem to be based on an outdated understanding of the science.
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Prevention of neural tube defects with folateA programme of monitoring mandatory fortification has been established in Australia.
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How the first nine months shape the rest of our livesThe field of the developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) focuses on prenatal influences as a crucial point in development.
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All-cause mortality and cancer incidence among adults exposed to blue asbestos during childhoodThis study investigated cancer and mortality of adults exposed to blue asbestos as children.
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From Diagnosis to Consumer Representative – Danae’s journey to making a differenceRecognising the signs of type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be tricky. Often put down to growing pains, a virus or “something going around”, a diagnosis can take some time if children aren’t severely sick and attend an emergency department.
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Hybrid-Closed loop system improves quality of lifeNew Insulin delivery technology improves quality of life and offers better glucose control in young people living with type 1 diabetes.
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BANDIT trial updateThe Children’s Diabetes Centre has had a few inquiries about the new BANDIT trial, based in Melbourne, and whether we are involved. Currently, the trial is only open to people who live in Victoria.The Centre is involved in other Australian studies aiming to better understand diabetes.
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Diabetes in Schools updateDo you know that the clinical team at Perth Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Clinic can visit your child’s school to administer glucagon or camp education?
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Diabetes Research WA Grant for Dr Mary AbrahamPerth researchers have been awarded new West Australian funding to launch a pilot study into the use of oral insulin in type 1 diabetes – a medication intervention that could be a game-changer for those with the chronic condition.
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New app a handy tool for appointmentsOutpatients with appointments at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) can now use WA Health’s first patient-facing app – Manage My Care – to access their appointment and referral information.