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Heavy prenatal alcohol exposure and increased risk of stillbirth

The objective was to investigate the association between heavy prenatal alcohol exposure and stillbirth.

Heavy maternal alcohol consumption and cerebral palsy in the offspring

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between heavy maternal alcohol consumption and pre- peri- and postneonatally acquired cerebral palsy.

The Kids welcomes new WA youth health policy

The Kids welcomes the launch of WA’s first policy on youth health which will give young people a voice in the planning of health services that affect them.

Recording a history of alcohol use in pregnancy: an audit of knowledge, attitudes and practice at a child development service

To assess the effectiveness of alcohol documentation and to measure the practice of health practitioners in relation to asking about alcohol and pregnancy.

Seasonal variation in fetal growth: Accounting for sociodemographic, biological, and environmental exposures

We sought to investigate seasonal variation in fetal growth, accounting for important sociodemographic, biological, and environmental exposures.

ART, birth defects and subfertility-what should prospective patients be told?

Clinicians who counsel prospective ART patients about birth defect risk should provide information about the overall risk of having a child with a birth defect

Maternal consumption of coffee and tea during pregnancy and risk of childhood ALL: results from an Australian case-control study

To investigate whether maternal coffee and/or tea consumption during the last 6 months of pregnancy was associated with risk of childhood ALL.

Young people suggest anti-smoking style interventions for energy drinks

Researchers conducted a series of group interviews with young people to find out how much they knew about energy drinks and the consequences of drinking them.

A comparison of autism prevalence trends in Denmark and Western Australia

Prevalence statistics for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) vary widely across geographical boundaries. Some variation can be explained by diagnostic methods...

Maternal consumption of coffee and tea during pregnancy and risk of childhood ALL: Results from an Australian case-control study

The objective of this study was to investigate whether maternal coffee and/or tea consumption during the last 6 months of pregnancy was associated with risk...

Measuring use and cost of health sector and related care in a population of girls and young women with Rett syndrome

This study measured use and cost of health sector and related services in Rett syndrome and effects of socio-demographic, clinical severity and genetic...

Trans young people can benefit from puberty suppression

A major review by WA researchers has found medication used to suppress puberty can improve the mental health of young people who are trans or gender diverse.

The impact of single gene and chromosomal disorders on hospital admissions of children and adolescents: A population-based study

It is well recognized that genetic disease makes a significant contribution to childhood illness. Here, we present recent population data describing...

Coping Compass: co-designing a brief online positive psychology programme for youth with chronic conditions

This article presents a case study of a 12-month co-design process with young people (16–25) living with chronic health conditions to create an online, self-guided intervention based on positive psychology. Following an established framework for co-designing with vulnerable consumers, the co-design process was designed with stakeholders to promote accessibility and maximise youth engagement in the design of the programme.