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To the moon and backNearly six return trips to the moon — 4,612,800km — that’s the incredible distance Telethon Kid Institute’s Children’s Diabetes Centre (CDC) staff have collectively travelled to deliver specialist care to kids living with diabetes in regional Western Australia over the past 28 years.
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Have you got a copy of the new patient folder?We recently launched our new and improved Children’s Diabetes Centre patient folder so don’t forget to ask for your own hard copy next time you visit the diabetes clinic at Perth Children’s Hospital.
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Outpatient check-in checklistThe outpatient check-in process at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) differs to the way things were done at Princess Margaret Hospital.
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Adolescent Transition Information EveningPerth Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Clinic is holding an Adult Transition Information Evening for young people with type 1 diabetes on Wednesday June 19.
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Centre's research in the spotlightThe Children’s Diabetes Centre showcased its progress in paediatric Type 1 Diabetes research at a JDRF Australia event held at The Kids Research Institute Australia recently.
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Spring-infusors: How a simple and small solution can create king-sized complexityThe aims of the study were to investigate family and hospital staff views about the use of spring-infusor devices for administration of intravenous antibiotic medications, to examine if the device is acceptable and feasible and to map a process for implementation.
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Enabling successful life engagement in young people with ADHD: new components beyond adult models of recoveryTo examine the lived experiences of young people successfully managing life with ADHD and investigate the applicability of adult models of Recovery to these individuals.
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Distinct Streptococcus pneumoniae cause invasive disease in Papua New GuineaStreptococcus pneumoniae is a key contributor to childhood morbidity and mortality in Papua New Guinea (PNG). For the first time, whole genome sequencing of 174 isolates has enabled detailed characterisation of diverse S. pneumoniae causing invasive disease in young children in PNG, 1989-2014.
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Understanding parent perspectives on engagement with online youth-focused mental health programsOnline youth-focused health programs often include parent modules—that equip parents with skills to assist their child in improving their health—alongside youth-specific content. BRAVE Self-Help, an evidence-based program designed for children and teenagers with early signs of anxiety, is a popular Australian program that includes six parent modules.
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Systemic long-term metabolic effects of acute non-severe paediatric burn injuryA growing body of evidence supports the concept of a systemic response to non-severe thermal trauma. This provokes an immunosuppressed state that predisposes paediatric patients to poor recovery and increased risk of secondary morbidity.