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Further evidence of testosterone link to autism

A new study from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research has uncovered more evidence of a link between early testosterone levels and autism.

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Telethon Institute researcher in nation's top ten

Head of nutrition research at Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research named in the nation's top 10 health and medical researchers for 2010.

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Prevention report shows clear path forward

The health of Australia's children depends on a firm national commitment to implement the comprehensive strategy outlined by the Preventative Health Taskforce.

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Research enriching the lives of girls with Rett syndrome

A program developed by The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Dr Jenny Downs has led to dramatic improvements in the functioning of Chinese children with Rett syndrome, and could change the world.

Cerebral Palsy Respiratory Health

We know from research that the risk of death from respiratory disease is 14 times higher for adults with cerebral palsy than for other adults. Respiratory disease is the most common cause of premature death in children and young people with cerebral palsy and one of the main causes of hospitalisation.

Research

Can RESPiratory hospital Admissions in children with cerebral palsy be reduced? A feasibility randomised Controlled Trial pilot study protocol (RESP-ACT)

The most common cause of morbidity and mortality in children with severe cerebral palsy (CP) is respiratory disease. BREATHE-CP (Better REspiratory and Airway Treatment and HEalth in Cerebral Palsy) is a multidisciplinary research team who have conducted research on the risk factors associated with CP respiratory disease, a systematic review on management and a Delphi study on the development of a consensus for the prevention and management of respiratory disease in CP.

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Study unlocks new knowledge about the role of immune cells in asthma flare-ups

Flare-ups of asthma are usually brought on by respiratory infections, such as the common cold, and are one of the most common reasons for a child to miss school or require emergency care.

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