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The effects of breast-feeding duration on language ability to middle childhood

Modern societies are challenged by "wicked problems" - by definition, those that are difficult to define, multi-casual and hard to treat.

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A critical discussion of pediatric gender measures to clarify the utility and purpose of “measuring” gender

Pediatric gender clinics and researchers commonly use scales to measure different dimensions of gender (e.g. identity, dysphoria, satisfaction). There has been little investigation into the relevance and consumer acceptability of these scales within contemporary understandings and experiences of gender. 

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Prevalence of tuberculosis infection among contacts of drug-resistant tuberculosis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Contact investigations with drug-susceptible tuberculosis (DS-TB) patients have demonstrated a high prevalence of tuberculosis infection (TBI). However, the prevalence of TBI among individuals in close contact with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients is poorly understood. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence of TBI among household and non-household contacts of DR-TB patients.

Exhaled breath condensate from healthy infants

Our researchers want to know what causes chronic lung disease in babies born very preterm. We can learn more about what's happening in the lungs by measuring the air that babies breathe out.

Laboratory Research Assistant - Vaccine Trials Group

The Opportunity This position provides the successful appointee the opportunity to work within an experienced clinical trial research team. They will

Senior Research Fellow Making FASD History Strategy

A research leadership & research management role across established research projects in FASD Prevention, Diagnosis, and Therapy/support

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WA Government delivers funding boost to research sector

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Flu jab for school kids best defence from virus, experts say

Up to 40,000 influenza cases could be prevented in Western Australia this winter if more primary school-aged children were vaccinated, researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have found.

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RSV and influenza detections hit record low levels in 2020

Western Australia has experienced historically low levels of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza this winter due to the public health measures implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Update: 27 June 2021

COVID-19 27 June 2021 Update: It is business as usual for ORIGINS, though masks must be worn.