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The Impact of a Multifaceted Tertiary Pediatric Hospital's Antimicrobial Stewardship Service

Antimicrobials are the most commonly prescribed drug class in children. Overuse through inappropriate prescribing is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance and is recognized as one of the top 10 threats to global health by the World Health Organization.

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Life Course Research and Social Policies

In this chapter we present the research questions motivating the book and outline key themes and issues guiding the chapters. We provide a broad overview of the Australian social, political and economic context to give readers an understanding of some of the key features of Australian society.

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Airway smooth muscle thickness and contraction are enhanced by intra-amniotic lipopolysaccharide in an ovine model of premature birth

Abnormalities of the airway smooth muscle (ASM) layer in asthma may develop before birth. We hypothesize that antenatal inflammation causes physiological abnormalities of the ASM that predisposes asthma. This study determined the short-term effects of antenatal inflammation on the developing ASM.

Fearless Emily: Why we research Type 1 Diabetes

Eight-year-old Emily has type 1 diabetes, a lifelong chronic disease that requires constant management and vigilance to keep blood glucose levels on target. It is a relentless disease, not just on individuals but also on families.

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Cholesterol and blood pressure drugs help teens with diabetes

The study involved screening young people to learn more about the development of long-term kidney, eye and cardiovascular complications in adolescents with T1D.

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Telethon smashes records as West Australians dig deep for sick kids

Huge congratulations to Telethon on another record-breaking year, with generous West Australians donating just over $38 million to help sick kids.

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Two The Kids researchers appointed Academy Fellows

The Kids Researchers Professor Susan Prescott and Professor Donna Cross have been appointed Fellows of the prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Med

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Long-term The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers honoured by prestigious Academy

Professors Carol Bower & Steve Zubrick have been inducted as new Fellows to the prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

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Stan Perron Charitable Foundation grants boost WA child health research

New funding from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation will support innovative research projects and programs at The Kids Research Institute Australia with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of WA children and their families. 

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Early Moves

The Early Moves study is investigating whether a baby’s early movements can predict difficulties with learning (known as cognitive impairment) later in childhood.