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Penicillin G concentrations required for prophylaxis against Group A Streptococcus infection evaluated using a hollow fibre model and mathematical modelling

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF), an autoimmune reaction to Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes; Strep A) infection, can cause rheumatic heart disease (RHD). New formulations of long-acting penicillins are being developed for secondary prophylaxis of ARF and RHD.

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Addressing Race in Pulmonary Function Testing by Aligning Intent and Evidence With Practice and Perception

The practice of using race or ethnicity in medicine to explain differences between individuals is being called into question because it may contribute to biased medical care and research that perpetuates health disparities and structural racism.

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Additional Insulin is Required in Both the Early and Late Postprandial Periods for Meals High in Protein and Fat: A Randomised Trial

The pattern and quantity of insulin required for high protein high fat (HPHF) meals is not well understood. This study aimed to determine the amount and delivery pattern of insulin required to maintain euglycaemia for five hours after consuming a HPHF meal compared to a low protein low fat (LPLF) meal.

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SCN1A Variants in vaccine-related febrile seizures: A prospective study

Pathogenic SCN1A variants may be identified in infants with vaccine-proximate febrile seizures

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Influence of fecal collection conditions and 16S rRNA gene sequencing at two centers on human gut microbiota analysis

To optimise fecal sampling for reproducible analysis of the gut microbiome, we compared different methods of sample collection and sequencing of 165 rRNA genes.

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Testing how much protein is needed to prevent overnight hypos which can happen after exercise

We're testing how much protein is needed to prevent overnight hypos which can happen after exercise

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Wellbeing study needs you!

Young people are needed for a new Children's Diabetes Centre research study that aims to improve the mental health of teens with type 1 diabetes.

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Technology proves a gamechanger

Heidi Bucktin likes to think of her family’s life as pre and post continuous glucose monitoring – that’s how markedly different the two periods are in their journey of living with a child with type 1 diabetes.

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Being active is key to heart health

Did you know that regular exercise can literally add years to the lives of children living with Type 1 Diabetes?

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Jazmyn's journey begins

Ten-year-old Jazmyn Kalin’s diabetes journey may have only just begun but she is taking it all in her stride, administering her own insulin needles and even learning about carbs.

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Community Conversation August 7

Members of the diabetes community are invited to have their say on research participation at a Community Conversation this Tuesday, August 7.

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New hope for type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is exhausting and unrelenting. It can be life threatening and there is never a break from it.

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Check out our new patient folder

Check out our new and improved patient folder - a comprehensive resource to help families navigate a new type 1 diabetes diagnosis, now and into the future.

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We're running for diabetes

Children’s Diabetes Centre researchers will be pounding the pavement in this year’s HBF Run for a Reason on Sunday, May 27 and invite you to join us!

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Get involved in ENDIA

ENDIA (Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity) is a national observational study into the causes of Type 1 Diabetes in childhood.