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Ear Explorers shows latest video technology helps ear disease diagnosis

Findings from The Kids Research Institute Australia’s ‘Ear Explorers’ real-life research project undertaken as part of the 2019 Telethon weekend, found short videos were more helpful than photos when making a diagnosis.

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Global organisation backs Strep A vaccine

A global philanthropic organisation has backed an Australian-led bid to develop a Strep A vaccine which could save millions of lives around the world.

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'Artificial pancreas' helps ease diabetes burden

The Centre is currently involved in an international effort to develop revolutionary closed- loop 'artificial pancreas' technology. It is also leading a multi-centre Australian trial of these portable devices at home in young people with diabetes.

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Smooth sailing for Drina thanks to burden-breaking technology

Recent diabetes technology is helping 12-year-old Drina keep on top of her condition and be independent, while significantly easing the disease burden on her family.

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COVID-19 risks explained for babies, children and pregnant women

Many parents may be feeling anxious and confused about what COVID-19 means for pregnant women, babies and children.

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Pilot program to improve gender equality in science

The Kids Research Institute Australia is proud to have been selected in a pilot program to improve the promotion and retention of women and gender minorities in science.

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THINK BIG - Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history

Autism researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia have called for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be abandoned because of the misleading and potentially harmful expectations it creates around the abilities of children on the autism spectrum.

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Join The Kids for real-life research at Telethon 2019

As one of Telethon’s long-standing beneficiaries, we are proud to once again be taking part in Telethon Weekend on 25 and 26 October at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Alternative Autism Therapies Under Scrutiny

A research review from The Kids for Child Health Research has cast doubt on the effectiveness of some complementary and alternative therapies for