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Exploring the potential to use data linkage for investigating the relationship between birth defects and prenatal alcohol exposure

There was a significant association between maternal alcohol-related diagnoses recorded during pregnancy and ARBD, with an attributable fraction of 0.57%.

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Recombinant house dust mite allergens

House dust mites (HDM) are a globally important source of allergen responsible for the sensitization of more than 50% of allergic patients.

School Readiness Project

Investigating school readiness in ORIGINS' five-year-olds

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Skin Infections

Our skin, the body’s largest organ, protects us and maintains overall health. Untreated recurring skin infections like impetigo and scabies severely impact children. The Kids is at the forefront of combatting skin infections, particularly within remote Aboriginal communities experiencing some of the world’s highest rates.

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Every Friday: Child Health Research Seminars 2014

Associate Professor Roz Walker has been involved in research, evaluation and education with Aboriginal communities building local capacity for 30 years.

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Trans Tasman action to fast track rheumatic fever vaccine

Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand have agreed to provide $3M to help fast-track the development of a vaccine against rheumatic fever.

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No link between testosterone levels in womb and behaviour

A project from the Raine Study shows testosterone levels in the womb have little impact on later childhood behavior.

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Study finds folate protects against childhood brain tumours

A 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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Fiona Stanley honoured at WA’s most prestigious science awards

Professor Fiona Stanley, Director of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, has been inducted into the Science Hall of Fame.

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30% of children at risk of future heart disease

Almost 30% of 14-year-old Australian children fall within a group identified as being at future increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes or stroke