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Sexual dimorphism in lung function responses to acute influenza A infectionMales are generally more susceptible to respiratory infections; however, there are few data on the physiological responses to such infections in males and...
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Efficacy of oral amoxicillin-clavulanate or azithromycin for non-severe respiratory exacerbations in children with bronchiectasis (BEST-1)Amoxicillin-clavulanate treatment is beneficial in terms of resolution of non-severe exacerbations of bronchiectasis in children
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The Contribution of Geogenic Particulate Matter to Lung Disease in Indigenous ChildrenThe aim of this study was to assess the relationship between dust levels and health in Indigenous children in Western Australia
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Th2-associated immunity to bacteria in asthma in teenagers and susceptibility to asthmaBacterial colonisation of the airways is associated with increased risk of childhood asthma
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Illuminate Sundowner 2024Illuminate Awards are a philanthropic initiative - shining a light on child health research to help all kids lead happy, healthy lives.
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Raine Foundation support for researchers from The KidsCongratulations to six researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia, who will use valuable support from the Raine Medical Research Foundation’s 2024 grant round to undertake projects focused on improving the health and wellbeing of babies, children and young people.
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Child health a focus in national research grantsThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have been awarded more than $8 million in prestigious project grants from the NHMRC.
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Long-term derangement of antigen presenting cell populations in the respiratory tract following Influenza A infectionThis project investigates how different populations of cells within the respiratory tract immune system are altered during a viral infection.
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Fuel feedstock determines biodiesel exhaust toxicity in a human airway epithelial cell exposure modelBiodiesel is promoted as a sustainable replacement for commercial diesel. Biodiesel fuel and exhaust properties change depending on the base feedstock oil/fat used during creation. The aims of this study were, for the first time, to compare the exhaust exposure health impacts of a wide range of biodiesels made from different feedstocks and relate these effects with the corresponding exhaust characteristics.
Research into the potential health impacts of vaping is starting to back up concerns that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are not as benign as many people think.