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Genome-Wide Association Study to Identify the Genetic Determinants of Otitis Media Susceptibility in Childhood

We identified several novel candidate genes which warrant further analysis in cohorts matched more precisely for clinical phenotypes.

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Researcher to run 30 marathons in 30 days for kids with brain cancer

On Monday 1 September, childhood cancer researcher Jacob Byrne is lacing up his running shoes and taking the first steps of an extraordinary challenge: 30 marathons in 30 days across Perth.

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Repeated stress in pregnancy linked to children's behaviour

Research has found a link between the number of stressful events experienced during pregnancy and increased risk of behavioural problems in children.

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PLAYCE PAWS: The health and developmental benefits of companion animals for young children

Pet ownership is associated with a number of physical, mental and emotional health benefits. Our current Pets and Health study (PLAYCE PAWS) investigates the health and developmental benefits of companion animals for young children.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia research projects supported with WA Near-miss Awards

14 important The Kids Research Institute Australia research projects have received support under the inaugural WA Near-miss Awards (WANMA) funding program.

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Global organisation backs Strep A vaccine

A global philanthropic organisation has backed an Australian-led bid to develop a Strep A vaccine which could save millions of lives around the world.

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Funding to support research into the impact of standing wheelchairs

The Kids researchers are investigating the physical and psychological impacts of powered standing wheelchairs for boys suffering from Duchenne

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Antibiotic dysbiosis and probiotics trial on infants

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Paradigm shift: time to de-emphasise hypo risk in kids

It’s time to back off from the fear-mongering around severe hypoglycaemia, according to Children's Diabetes Centre researchers who point to increasing evidence that improved glycaemic control in children with type 1 diabetes is not associated with increasing rates of hypoglycaemia.

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Where's the meat? And what's it doing to my HbA1c?

Patients require on average about 50 per cent more insulin with a high protein meal than with a low protein meal. A study conducted by the Children's Diabetes Centre used an insulin clamp technique to determine insulin requirements to maintain euglycaemia across the different meals.