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Congratulations 2023 Round Two scholarship recipientsThe Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre; a JDRF Global Centre of Excellence (the Centre), announces 2023 Round 2, Honours and PhD scholarships for students dedicated to type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
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Sisters strive to succeedAshlyn and Kayleigh have much more in common than being siblings – they both excel in their chosen sport and live with type 1 diabetes. We spoke to the sisters about juggling exercise and diabetes.
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PJs for a day to help sick kidsEleven-year-old twins Grace and Lilyana Musca had never spent time in hospital when they decided to organise a pyjama day at Hocking Primary School to raise money for sick children earlier this year.
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Diabetes clinic: We've movedWith a little over a week before outpatient clinics move from Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) to Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), now is the time to familiarise yourself with all the information you need to know before you make your first visit.
Read about the Research Focus Area Leads at the Children's Diabetes Centre.
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Self-efficacy groups 2020Perth Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Service has released the dates for its self-efficacy groups for 2020.
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Diabete$ Re$earch in Au$traliaIt may surprise you to know that the Australian government has invested almost $300 million dollars since 2000 towards research and clinical trials for diabetes
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Sexualized Images on Social Media and Adolescent Girls’ Mental Health: Qualitative Insights from Parents, School Support Service Staff and Youth Mental Health Service ProvidersThis research explored adults' perceptions of how sexualized images typically found on social media might influence adolescent girls' mental health, what support girls might need should they experience mental health difficulties, and how such difficulties could be prevented or reduced.
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The Development and Feasibility of a Manualised Therapeutic Playgroup for Children with Developmental DelayPlaygroups are widely used throughout the Australian community yet understanding of their efficacy is hindered by inconsistent playgroup definitions and practice principles. This study aimed to develop, implement and evaluate the feasibility of a manualised therapeutic playgroup for children with developmental delay and their families using a three step process.
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Clinical predictors of severe dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysisSevere dengue is a life-threatening complication; rapid identification of these cases, followed by adequate management is crucial to improve the clinical prognosis. Therefore, this study aimed to identify risk factors and predictors of severe dengue.