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The overlapping burden of the three leading causes of disability and death in sub-Saharan African childrenDespite substantial declines since 2000, lower respiratory infections (LRIs), diarrhoeal diseases, and malaria remain among the leading causes of nonfatal and fatal disease burden for children under 5 years of age (under 5), primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Improving disease surveillance data analysis, interpretation, and use at the district level in TanzaniaAn effective disease surveillance system is critical for early detection and response to disease epidemics. This study aimed to assess the capacity to manage and utilize disease surveillance data and implement an intervention to improve data analysis and use at the district level in Tanzania.
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Predicting language difficulties in middle childhood from early developmental milestones: A comparison of traditional regression and machine learning techniquesThe current study provides preliminary evidence that machine learning algorithms provide equivalent predictive accuracy to traditional methods for language difficulties in middle childhood
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Ultraviolet irradiation of skin alters the faecal microbiome independently of vitamin D in miceSkin exposure to ultraviolet radiation alters the faecal microbiome, and further investigations to explore the implications of this in health and disease are warranted
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Haptic Exploratory Procedures of Children and Youth with and without Cerebral PalsyChildren with cerebral palsy performed similar haptic exploratory procedures as their typical development peers
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Investigation of group A Streptococcus immune responses in an endemic setting, with a particular focus on J8We analysed the stimulation of J8 antibodies in response to infection, and the role of existing J8 antibodies in protection against subsequent infection
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Dendritic cells and multiple sclerosis: Disease, tolerance and therapyMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating neurological disease that predominantly affects young adults resulting in severe personal and economic impact.
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"The problem with running"-Comparing the propulsion strategy of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder and typically developing childrenChildren with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) often have difficulties running.
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Celebrating 35 years of impact at The Kids Research Institute AustraliaCoinciding with the Institute’s 35th year of research to improve the health and wellbeing of children and families, the 2025 Impact Report celebrates research which has been translated into policy or practice, and which has led to a paradigm shift in the way we respond to childhood health and wellbeing.