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Metagenomic Characterisation of the Gut Microbiome and Effect of Complementary Feeding on Bifidobacterium spp. in Australian Infants

Complementary feeding induces dramatic ecological shifts in the infant gut microbiota toward more diverse compositions and functional metabolic capacities, with potential implications for immune and metabolic health. The aim of this study was to examine whether the age at which solid foods are introduced differentially affects the microbiota in predominantly breastfed infants compared with predominantly formula-fed infants. 

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Interpregnancy interval and adverse birth outcomes: a population-based cohort study of twins

To investigate associations between interpregnancy intervals (IPIs) and adverse birth outcomes in twin pregnancies.

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Nature Connection: Providing a Pathway from Personal to Planetary Health

The vast and growing challenges for human health and all life on Earth require urgent and deep structural changes to the way in which we live. Broken relationships with nature are at the core of both the modern health crisis and the erosion of planetary health. A declining connection to nature has been implicated in the exploitative attitudes that underpin the degradation of both physical and social environments and almost all aspects of personal physical, mental, and spiritual health.

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Validity of using a semi-automated screening tool in a systematic review assessing non-specific effects of respiratory vaccines

The abstract screening process of systematic reviews can take thousands of hours by two researchers. We aim to determine the reliability and validity of Research Screener, a semi-automated abstract screening tool within a systematic review on non-specific and broader effects of respiratory vaccines on acute lower respiratory infection hospitalisations and antimicrobial prescribing patterns in young children.

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$20 million partnership a win for WA kids

In the largest donation in Telethon history, BHP Billiton has committed $20 million over the next five years to The Kids Research Institute Australia

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How mums talk influences children’s perspective-taking ability

New research shows that kids whose mums talk more frequently about others' thoughts tend to be better at taking another's perspective than other children.

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New Study ‘Plugs’ Digital Intervention for Perinatal Mental Health

New Study ‘Plugs’ Digital Intervention for Perinatal Mental Health

Pediatric Burns

This project aims to investigate the impact of a non-severe burn injury on children's health for life.

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Embrace Big Idea 2023 Winner

Congratulations to our Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre mental health and wellbeing team who, in partnership with the Embrace childhood trauma

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Sleepovers and diabetes

Love them or hate them, but sleepovers are a popular pastime for children. Understandably, parents of children living with type 1 diabetes might be hesitant to leave them in someone else’s care for an extended period, but there are ways to ensure that everyone is prepared for a safe experience.