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Language Study Reveals Need for Long Term MonitoringA new study looking at the receptive language development of young children has highlighted the need to monitor kids over time to ensure they don't fall behind.
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New evidence on the importance of birth spacingResearch from The Kids Research Institute Australia shows that a short time interval between pregnancies may be less of a risk factor for preterm birth and low birth weight
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Cow’s milk protein allergies on the rise in our kidsUp to three out of every 100 babies develop cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) in their first year of life – and this number appears to be on the rise
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Nicola Forrest Awarded Order of AustraliaPhilanthropist and early childhood advocate Nicola Forrest has been recognised for her tirelesss commitment to the sector through being awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia.
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Research reveals link between ADHD and juvenile offendingNew research from The Kids Research Institute Australia has revealed that children and youth treated for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) are more likely
Meet the speakers Prof. Bob Hancock Title: Canada Research Chair in Health and Genomics; Director, Centre for Microbial Diseases and Immunity
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Trans-Tasman partnership to tackle rheumatic heart diseaseResearchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have begun a comprehensive research project into vaccines aimed at tackling rheumatic fever.
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The impact on pregnant womenProfessor Silva says pregnant women are also more vulnerable to the heat.
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How learning to talk is in the genesResearchers from Perth's The Kids Research Institute Australia have been part of an international study that has found that genetic factors contribute to the development of l
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The dangers of melanomaHead of Cancer Immunotherapy Research at the The Kids Cancer Centre, Dr Jason Waithman, says Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.
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New CoLab funding supports innovative therapeutic playgroup trialIt’s hoped a new therapeutic playgroup being trialled in Perth will help parents and caregivers cut through the stress and become more confident.
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Register for the 2017 Annual Community Lecture: David Bloom on Child Health and the Wealth of Nations (Nov 1)Register now to attend this compelling talk at the Heath Ledger Theatre in Perth on the evening of Wednesday, November 1 2017.
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Cheeky Jackson heads home after 7.5 month nightmareMichelle Pianta knew deep down something was very wrong with her seven-and-a-half month old son Jackson as she waited at Bunbury Hospital for his blood results.
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Drug find could represent big win for our little patientsDr Rishi Kotecha knows too well the devastation of a leukaemia diagnosis in a child, treating children as a consultant at Princess Margaret Hospital.
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New policy provides much needed focus on overlooked youthThe need for a WA Youth Health Policy has been evident for years. Now, with The Kids Research Institute Australia helping to drive the project, it is coming to fruition.