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Geographical migration and fitness dynamics of Streptococcus pneumoniaeStreptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of pneumonia and meningitis worldwide. Many different serotypes co-circulate endemically in any one location. The extent and mechanisms of spread and vaccine-driven changes in fitness and antimicrobial resistance remain largely unquantified.
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Hospitalisation for bronchiolitis in infants is more common after elective caesarean deliveryThe authors previously reported an increased risk of hospitalisation for acute lower respiratory infection up to age 2 years in children delivered by...
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Geographical disparities in emergency department presentations for acute respiratory infections and risk factors for presentingOne in four ED presentations in WA children are for ARIs, representing a significant out-of-hospital burden with some evidence of geographical disparity
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Pediatric Bronchiectasis Action Management Plan to Improve Clinical Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled TrialManaging bronchiectasis exacerbations is a priority for patients, parents, and caregivers of children with bronchiectasis. However, evidence-based strategies among the pediatric population remain limited.
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Celebrate NAIDOC week at The KidsRegister your interest to book a special NAIDOC Week x The Kids school excursion.
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WA researchers lead global centre to eliminate childhood asthmaAn ambitious project that could stop children developing asthma is the centrepiece of a new world-class respiratory research centre launched in Perth.
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Adaption and implementation of Aboriginal child lung health tools for northern Western AustraliaAndré Schultz MBChB, PhD, FRACP Head, BREATH Team Head, BREATH Team Prof André Schultz is the Head, BREATH Team at The Kids Research Institute
The discoveries that have set our research apart primarily relate to the factors early in life that cause life-long respiratory problems.
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Goroka Otitis Media Study: Prevalence and associated risk factors of otitis media in children attending urban clinics in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New GuineaOtitis media (OM, middle ear infections) and the consequent hearing loss are major concerns for Aboriginal people and OM can seriously impact on children’s learning potential which in turn will impact on life as an adult.
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Altered lung structure and function in mid-childhood survivors of very preterm birthTo obtain comprehensive data on lung structure and function in mid-childhood from survivors of preterm birth.