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Longitudinal Analysis of Group A Streptococcus emm Types and emm Clusters in a High-Prevalence Setting: Relationship between Past and Future InfectionsNo evidence of tissue tropism was observed, and there was no apparent selective pressure or constraint of emm types
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Diverse Anti-Tumor Immune Potential Driven by Individual IFNα SubtypesOur data shows that the expression of distinct IFNα subtypes within the tumor microenvironment results in different anti-tumor activities
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Progress in Model Systems of Cystic Fibrosis Mucosal Inflammation to Understand Aberrant Neutrophil ActivityHere we examine the latest findings of neutrophils in pediatric CF lung disease and proposed mechanisms of their pathogenicity
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A comparative study of extracellular vesicle-associated and cell-free DNA and RNA for HPV detection in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomaOur study demonstrates that although HPV-DNA/RNA can be detected in EV associated DNA/RNA, cf-DNA/RNA is the more sensitive liquid biopsy medium

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Autism researcher the youngest-ever Fellow of prestigious academyProfessor Andrew Whitehouse has been inducted as the youngest-ever Fellow to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
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Development of a referral pathway framework for foetal alcohol spectrum disorder in the PilbaraThe process of referral pathway development provided a service mapping and gapping exercise to facilitate service integration
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Combination of clinical symptoms and blood biomarkers can improve discrimination between bacterial or viral community-acquired pneumonia in childrenCombining elevated CRP with the presence or absence of clinical signs/ symptoms differentiates definite bacterial from presumed viral pneumonia better than CRP alone
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Psychometric properties of the Quality of Life Inventory-Disability (QI-Disability) measureInitial evaluation suggests that QI-Disability is a reliable and valid measure of quality of life across the spectrum of intellectual disability
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Spotting sporotrichosis skin infection: The first Australian paediatric case seriesThese data highlight the importance of recognising Sporotrichosis in children outside an outbreak setting
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Quantification of Serum Ovalbumin-specific Immunoglobulin E Titre via in vivo Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis AssayWe describe herein a highly reproducible in vivo passive cutaneous anaphylaxis assay using Sprague Dawley rats for the quantification of ovalbumin-specific IgE

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Here's to one year at Perth Children's HospitalIt's The Kids Research Institute Australia's first anniversary within Perth Children’s Hospital
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Planetary Health: From the Wellspring of Holistic Medicine to Personal and Public Health ImperativeHere, we explore the history of planetary health and describe its relevance to contemporary healthcare

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Study looks at fish oil as treatment for autismThe Kids Research Institute Australia research has shown nearly 50 per cent of children with autism have tried fish oil supplements, but does it actually improve symptoms?

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NDIA backs The Kids Research Institute Australia's program to support babies developing differentlyA world-first program for babies with delays in their social and communication skills has been launched in Western Australia, thanks to support from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

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Leading autism researcher named The Kids new Deputy Director (Research)Professor Andrew Whitehouse, the Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism Research and CliniKids Director, has been appointed Deputy Director (Research) at The Kids Research Institute Australia.
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The Proactive StudyAndrew Gail Videos Whitehouse Watch and listen to Andrew Alvares PhD PhD Deputy Director (Research); Angela Wright Bennett Professor of Autism
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THINK BIG - Neurodevelopmental DisordersAmy Andrew Helen Jenny Martyn Melissa Videos Finlay-Jones Whitehouse Watch and listen to Andrew Leonard Downs Symons Licari BPsych(Hons), MPsych(
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Community and Food Environments studyGina Nicole Trapp Hanna BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD BHlthSc (Hons) Honorary Research Associate Program Manager 08 6319 1033 Gina.Trapp@thekids.org.au
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Wellbeing and Type 1 DiabetesA community-led, trauma-informed psychosocial intervention to improve health outcomes of children and young people with Type-1 diabetes.

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Discovery Centre offers Tilly chance to be researcher for a dayGetting the chance to play researcher for the day was a welcome change for Tilly Bignell, who has been in and out of hospital since being diagnosed with brain cancer in late 2018.