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The END RHD CRE focuses priority research projects that will help achieve the singular target of producing the Endgame Strategy.

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Carol's story: losing a parent to RHD

After being diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease at ten, Elizabeth had to leave country and her family for a large chunk of her childhood so she could be treated in Adelaide.

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World-first study finds some biodiesel exhausts harmful to children

Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre PhD candidate Katherine Landwehr is researching the impact of breathing in biodiesel exhaust fumes on the lungs.

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Wal-yan respiratory researchers presented with prestigious awards

Four outstanding researchers from the Wal-yan Centre - Professor André Schultz, Professor Stephen Stick, Rebecca Watson and Michael Beaven - have been presented with prestigious awards in acknowledgement of their research aimed at improving the lives of children with respiratory illness.

Phagocyte extracellular traps in children with neutrophilic airway inflammation

Phagocyte extracellular traps in children with neutrophilic airway inflammation Childhood lung infection is often associated with prominent

An adapted novel flow cytometry methodology to delineate types of cell death in airway epithelial cells

An adapted novel flow cytometry methodology to delineate types of cell death in airway epithelial cells Cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease is

Overcoming Challenges to Make Bacteriophage Therapy Standard Clinical Treatment Practice for Cystic Fibrosis

Overcoming Challenges to Make Bacteriophage Therapy Standard Clinical Treatment Practice for Cystic Fibrosis Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF)

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A BRIGHT day for little lungs

Families affected by bronchiectasis gathered in Kings Park recently for a special event hosted by the BRIGHT Study team, celebrating community, connections, and conversations.

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Combatting Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs: Phage Therapy's Role Explored in Medical Forum WA Magazine

On the front cover of this month’s Medical Forum WA Magazine - Superhero viruses, #AI and the final phage.

Adding up the minutes to give kids with Rett syndrome valuable physical activity

Affecting approximately 400 people in Australia, Rett syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls and affects mobility and development, impacting everything from walking and talking to eating and breathing.