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IVF

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in which an egg is fertilised by sperm outside the body.

Giving kids with CF a chance at a longer, healthier life

COMBAT CF is one of two long-standing international trials which have resulted in new early intervention options helping to reduce progressive lung damage in kids living with CF.

How the pandemic has shaped the mental health of our kids

Researchers went into 79 WA primary and secondary schools in 2020 and found increased levels of emotional distress among students and families.

DCD a heavy burden for little Toby

Meet Toby - he has developmental coordination disorder (DCD), a neurodevelopmental condition that causes delays and impairments in fine and gross motor skills.

Healthy skin guideline hits the mark

The first ever National Healthy Skin Guideline has become the gold standard for the treatment, prevention and public health control of skin infections in Indigenous populations in Australia and provides a positive framework for healthy skin.

Key research helps inform policy on e-cigarettes

Formative research undertaken by The Kids Research Institute Australia has helped inform tough new laws introduced by the Federal Government to reduce the harm caused by vapes.

More than a good night's sleep: why a preterm baby's body clock may unlock the secret to life-long health

A simple set of eye masks and ear plugs – an inexpensive solution explored in a successful pilot study by The Kids Research Institute Australia, together with the Child and Adolescent Health Service – could hold the key to better outcomes for our tiniest bubs. Now, a nationwide clinical trial is testing the idea

Campaign designed to improve the lung health of Aboriginal children

A public health campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of chronic wet cough in Aboriginal children is helping to improve detection, diagnosis and management of the condition.

Game-changing program for kids with social and communication differences

A world-first program for babies with differences in their social and communication skills is aiming to help parents and caregivers better understand the different ways their child communicates.