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Moira takes on a mountain in a crusade for a cureOn July 8, Professor Moira Clay will fly out to France and Italy as part of The Telethon Adventurers challenge to raise critical funds to assist researchers
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Environmental factors could trigger rise in type 1 diabetesNew research from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has revealed an unexpected pattern in the rate and incidence of type 1 diabetes
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How can we reach long-lasting inclusive participation for all? A vision for the futureIn 2022, an international conference was held focusing on 'participation'. We shared current evidence, identified knowledge gaps and worked together to understand what new knowledge and community and practice changes were needed. This brief communication is a summary of the conference delegates' discussions.
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Alternative Autism Therapies Under ScrutinyA research review from The Kids for Child Health Research has cast doubt on the effectiveness of some complementary and alternative therapies for
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Getting creative: Using art-based techniques to identify how arts organizations enhance young people’s well-beingMental health concerns present significant challenges for Australian youth. Arts organizations play a key role in promoting preventative mental health strate-gies through enhancing the social and emotional well-being (SEWB) of youth. However, little is known about how the arts promote SEWB and the processes and contexts through which this occurs.
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Vitamin B crucial to children’s mental healthA new study led by The Kids has uncovered a significant link between vitamin B levels and the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents.
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Cardiometabolic health markers among Aboriginal adolescents from the Next Generation Youth Wellbeing Cohort StudyThe objective of this study was to investigate cardiometabolic health markers among Aboriginal adolescents aged 10-24 years and relationships with age, gender, and body composition.
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The science of immunisation: Questions and answersCommon myths about immunisation have been laid to rest in a new booklet written by top immunologists and published by the Australian Academy of Science.
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Trial begins of first vaccine against Ross River VirusPerth researchers are seeking volunteers to test the effectiveness of a vaccine against the debilitating Ross River Virus.
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Results out in Kwinana respiratory health studyThe results of the Kwinana Children's Health Respiratory Study have today been sent to the nearly 600 participating children from almost 500 families
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Telethon Institute appoints new DirectorLeading paediatrician and infectious diseases specialist Professor Jonathan Carapetis has been named Director of The Kids for Child Health Research.
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National Grants for Innovative Child Health ResearchPerth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has been awarded more than 3 million dollars from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)