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Impaired Cytokine Responses to Live Staphylococcus epidermidis in Preterm Infants Precede Gram-positive, Late-onset Sepsis

Late-onset sepsis (LOS) with Staphylococcus epidermidis is common in preterm infants, but the immunological mechanisms underlying heightened susceptibility are poorly understood. Our aim is to characterize the ontogeny of cytokine responses to live S. epidermidis in preterm infants with and without subsequent Gram-positive LOS.

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Do exposures before conception influence the risk of asthma in the offspring?

David Martino BSc PhD Head, Chronic Diseases Research David.Martino@thekids.org.au Head, Chronic Diseases Research Assoc. Prof David Martino is the

Projects

Stopping Acute Rheumatic Fever Infections to Strengthen Health

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Talking about type 1 diabetes

A new research study conducted by Professor Jeneva Ohan and Dr Keely Bebbington aims to develop our understanding of how adolescents navigate these disclosure decisions, and how we can support them to feel more confident when talking to others about their diabetes.

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COVID Update August 2022

We have been advised by the Department of Infectious Diseases at Perth Children's Hospital and the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at The Kids Research Institute Australia that COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for young children aged 6 months to 4 years with type 1 diabetes.

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Diabetes and the new school year

It is important to make sure your school has an up-to-date diabetes management plan now that school has begun.

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Medical Assessments

People with type 1 diabetes require the completion of a Medical Assessment form for activities such as driving, skipper tickets and scuba-diving etc.

The CARE-Dads Study

Providing expectant and new Dads with a health check-up

Vaccine Trials Group

We are evaluating new vaccines for a range of diseases including influenza, pneumococcal, meningococcal and common infections such as otitis media (glue ear).

PAEDS - Paediatric Active Enhanced Surveillance

The PAEDS Study monitors childhood conditions of public health importance that are difficult to effectively capture through other surveillance mechanisms.