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National Asthma Week: 10 things you need to know about asthma

Asthma affects about half a million Australian children and is one of the most common reasons why kids need to see a doctor or go to emergency.

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The Kids researchers who helped identify rare disorder now poised to help the hunt for treatment

Two The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers recognised for their role in building a global database for CDKL5 deficiency disorder are now helping to set the scene for clinical trials of much-needed potential treatments.

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Watershed approach to improve cystic fibrosis treatment

The Kids researchers are pioneering an exciting new approach to clinical trials, which aims to fast-track the best treatments for people with rare and complex diseases.

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Study sheds new light on the ‘autism epidemic’ mystery

Researchers have shown that the so called 'autism epidemic' is due to an increase in the diagnosis of children with less severe behavioural symptoms.

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The Kids researcher awarded support funding

A The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher has been awarded $10,000 in State Government research support funding.

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Skin infections flying under the radar

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have confirmed that skin infections in many Aboriginal children across northern Western Australia are going unrecognised.

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The Stride Program

Young adults, aged 18-24 years, are currently experiencing the highest rates of mental health challenges relative to the general population.

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Wellbeing study

Burns are a common cause of emergency presentations, and most burn injuries happen to children and adolescents.

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Information is power: Health campaign arms Aboriginal communities against chronic wet cough

A culturally secure health campaign designed to alert Aboriginal families, community health workers and clinicians to the dangers of a prolonged wet cough has been so successful that it could offer a blueprint for how to manage other chronic diseases affecting Aboriginal communities throughout Austr

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Perth researchers lead world-first clinical trial in Chile to stop COVID-19 outbreaks

Perth researchers are leading an international clinical trial focused on preventing the spread of COVID-19 by testing the effectiveness of the drug interferon in reducing the infectiousness of people who contract the virus.