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Study finds folate protects against childhood brain tumoursA national study led by Perth's Telethon Institute has found that folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy reduces the risk of childhood brain tumours
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Study Brings Good News For Assisted PregnanciesResearch by The Kids has shown a significant decline in the risk of birth defects amongst WA children born using Assisted Reproductive Technology.
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National funding success for child health researchersResearchers from the Telethon Institute have today been awarded $3.46 million in competitive grants and two early career fellowships from the NHMRC.
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Andrew Whitehouse: environmental links to autismDr Andrew Whitehouse says results from a US study are just the first step when it comes to looking for environmental factors related to autism.
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Exposure to diesel exhaust increases risk of child brain tumoursResearch at Telethon Institute has shown a correlation between brain tumours in young children and their parents' exposure to diesel exhaust fumes before birth.
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Researchers find new insight into genetics of aggressive cancerResearchers at Telethon Institute have found genetic differences in the rare and aggressive NUT-midline carcinoma, presenting new treatment opportunities.
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Vitamin D deficiency affects lung growth and functionResearch has discovered the first concrete evidence linking Vitamin D deficiency with poorer lung function and changes in lung growth.
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Pneumonia rates improve in Aboriginal childrenNew research from The Kids for Child Health Research shows that the pneumococcal vaccine program has contributed to closing of the gap
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Rally for Research for a Healthy FutureHundreds of researchers from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research will join a rally in Forrest Place today
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A world first for Aussie kids putting Australia's children on the mapIn a world first, 96 per cent of communities in Australia now have vital information about their children's development