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Multi-methods process evaluation of the SToP (See, Treat, Prevent) trial: a cluster randomised, stepped wedge trial to support healthy skinHealthy skin is important for maintaining overall physical and cultural health and wellbeing. However, remote-living Australian Aboriginal children contend with disproportionally high rates of Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) infected impetigo.

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Silver lining to early arrivalsCIRCA DIEM is using an inexpensive set of eye masks and ear plugs to teach babies born too soon how to tell the difference between night and day – a simple skill which could have lifelong implications for their health and development.

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Consumer engagement jewel recognised for changing the conversation on health researchPioneering health consumer advocate Anne McKenzie AM has been awarded the National Health and Medical Research Council’s prestigious Consumer Engagement Award in recognition of an almost 30-year career.

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Rapidly assembled advisory group to offer community take on COVID-19 researchThe speed with which research projects on the coronavirus have been put together has consumer advocates concerned that a vital voice will be missing – that of the community.

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World-first maps reveal how long it takes to reach healthcare from anywhere in the globeNew research which maps the entire global population’s travel time to their nearest healthcare facility has revealed major inequalities in access to healthcare depending on whether people have access to motorised transport or not.

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New funding to support innovative research projectsTwo The Kids Research Institute Australia research teams have been awarded more than $3.5 million to fund innovative projects.

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Top scientist recruited to WA for HOT NORTH FellowshipThe Kids has recruited Dr Timothy Barnett to embark on a Fellowship to help close gaps in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-indigenous kids
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An initial health economic evaluation of the potential benefits gained by reducing late effects in paediatric brain cancer survivorsRaelene Nick Endersby Gottardo BSc (Hons) PhD MBChB FRACP PhD Brainchild Fellow; Co-Head, Brain Tumour Research Head of Paediatric and Adolescent
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Burden of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and impact of prevention strategies: comprehensive evidence to drive the RHD EndgameThis project will use a multi-jurisdictional linked RHD dataset to establish a baseline burden of RHD in Australia to allow for monitoring the impact of burden over time, and to form the basis of clearly defined targets for the END RHD CRE Endgame Strategy.
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Study of an oral medication for infants hospitalized with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infectionChristopher Jennifer Peter Blyth Kent Richmond MBBS (Hons) DCH FRACP FRCPA PhD RN MBBS MRCP(UK) FRACP Centre Head, Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and