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Active Strides-CP: Randomised trial of Intensive Rehabilitation (combined Intensive gait and cycling training) for children with moderate to severe bilateral cerebral palsyActive Strides-CP is an RCT assessing a new treatment for children with moderate to severe CP, combining intensive gait and cycling training to simultaneously address motor and participation outcomes.
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Alcohol-Related Harm in Young PeopleMelissa Fiona O'Donnell Stanley BPsych (Hons), MPsych, GradDip Ed, PhD FAA FASSA MSc MD FFPHM FAFPHM FRACP FRANZCOG HonDSc HonDUniv HonFRACGP HonMD
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An exploration of cerebral palsy aetiology: assisted reproductive technology and congenital anomaliesThis project will explore in detail the role of two known risk factors for cerebral palsy: assisted reproductive technology and congenital anomalies.
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Long-term survival for infants born with orofacial clefts in Western AustraliaParents with a child diagnosed with an OFC ± additional minor anomalies only can be reassured that the OFC does not influence survival rates in infancy
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Birth trauma investigation to end Embracing the Mind S2Dr Kelli MacMillan and Embracing the Mind host Dr Alix Woolard discussing childbirth trauma.
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A systematic review of the evidence that swimming pools improve health and wellbeing in remote Aboriginal communities in AustraliaThe benefits that swimming pools may bring to to ear and eye health in remote Aboriginal communities remains unresolved
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The relationship between Bordetella pertussis genotype and clinical severity in Australian children with pertussisIn children, we found no relationship between Prn status and markers of severe pertussis
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Embrace research presented at SMHR conferenceAssociate Professor Bep Uink and Head of Kulunga Aboriginal Unit Cheryl Bridge watched on by Associate Professor Yael Perry at the SMHR conference.
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Rhinovirus-induced asthma exacerbations and risk populationsAsthma exacerbations are heterogeneous conditions that involve the complex interplay between environmental exposures and innate and adaptive immune function
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Epigenetic modifications: Mechanisms of disease and biomarkers of food allergyThe rise in IgE-mediated food allergy in recent times is the likely result of gene-environment interactions mediated via epigenetic pathways.
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Prevalence of symptoms associated with respiratory illness in children and young people with cerebral palsyThis letter to the editor discusses the prevalence of symptoms associated with respiratory illness in children & young people with cerebral palsy.
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Age at surgery and outcomes of an undescended testisWe investigated the prevalence of UDT and examined rates of surgery and age at surgery in an Australian population.
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Free panel discussion on permacrisis in mental healthEmbrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia, in partnership with Rio Tinto, is hosting a free public panel discussion on permacrisis and the mental health of young people at Perth State Library on Thursday 9 November, with a keynote address from Professor Helen Milroy AM.
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Research officer Lisa Kickett at Wiyi Yani U Thangani summitA mentally healthy future for all children About Embrace Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia is Western Australia’s first research
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Embrace 2022 Research Award winners announcedThe six winners of the Embrace 2022 Research Awards have been announced.
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Community identifies priorities for new youth mental health researchEmbrace at The Kids Research Institute Australia has identified the top 10 unexplored infant, child and youth mental health research priorities in consultation with the Western Australian community.
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Launching TRACE T1DWe are excited to launch this first-of-its-kind Australian study, monitoring glucose levels in Australian children and adolescents who have tested positive to having one or more type 1 diabetes related antibodies but do not yet need treatment with insulin.
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National Carers WeekWe recently celebrated National Carers Week! A time to recognise and raise awareness for the more than 3 million Australians who provide care to a family member or a friend.