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T regulatory cells in childhood asthmaAsthma is a chronic disease of the airways, most commonly driven by immuno-inflammatory responses to ubiquitous airborne antigens.
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Candidate gene association study for diabetic retinopathy in persons with type 2 diabetes: the Candidate gene Association Resource (CARe)To investigate whether variants in cardiovascular candidate genes, some of which have been previously associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D), diabetic...
As Head of Aboriginal Research Development at Telethon Kids, Glenn Pearson believes his work brings us closer to identifying the real and whole Australian story
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Late-talking and risk for behavioral and emotional problems during childhood and adolescenceAlthough many toddlers with expressive vocabulary delay ("late talkers") present with age-appropriate language skills by the time they are of school age,...
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Altered attainment of developmental milestones influences the age of diagnosis of rett syndromeThis study describes the attainment of gross developmental milestones and regression, and assesses the relationships between genotype and age at diagnosis.
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Genetic risk and a primary role for cell-mediated immune mechanisms in multiple sclerosisMultiple sclerosis is a common disease of the central nervous system in which the interplay between inflammatory and neurodegenerative processes typically...
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Just what the doctor ordered: moving forward with electronic health recordsTo provide dietitians with information on the proposed introduction of electronic medical records in Australia and New Zealand and discuss potential benefits...
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Predominance of nontypeable haemophilus influenzae in children with otitis mediaIn Australia the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) is administered at 2, 4 and 6 months of age, with no booster dose.
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Pneumococcal conjugate vaccination at birth in a high-risk setting: No evidence for neonatal T-cell toleranceConcerns about the risk of inducing immune deviation-associated "neonatal tolerance" as described in mice have restricted the widespread adoption...
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The Kids Research Institute Australia staff appointed to new Aboriginal research advisory committeeThe Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the establishment of an expert committee to guide decision-making around Aboriginal health and medical research in Western Australia.
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Obstetric profiles of foreign-born women in Western Australia using data linkage, 1998-2006Despite Western Australia (WA) having the highest proportion of overseas-born residents of any Australian state, no previous study has examined the general...
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Slam and dc-sign measles receptor polymorphisms and their impact on antibody and cytokine responses to measles vaccineDespite the use of measles vaccine, measles virus continues to circulate and cause severe disease
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Powerful new network to ensure Indigenous Australians can benefit from genomic medicineA national alliance of the brightest minds in genomic science, academia, policy makers, industry and Indigenous leaders will work to break down barriers to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can benefit from advances in genomic medicine if they choose.
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WA Health funding supports development of rapid test for antibiotic-resistant skin infections in Aboriginal childrenA rapid test to detect antibiotic-resistant skin infections in Aboriginal children could be a step closer, thanks to support from the FHRIF.
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Funding boost to help turn research into practical changeResearch projects sharing in a $2.1 million funding boost will seek to translate research findings into changes that benefit patients and help the health system run more efficiently.
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New Aboriginal Cultural Guidance Advisor appointedThe Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases has appointed Mrs Valerie Swift to a newly created Aboriginal Cultural Guidance Advisor position.
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Major funding boost for innovative Yawardani Jan-ga programA trail-blazing Aboriginal-led program which uses equine-assisted learning to address the urgent needs of young Aboriginal people across the Kimberley has been given a major funding boost, thanks to a generous grant from Healthway.
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Getting kids into gear for learningResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia are running a school program designed to help children adjust their levels of alertness and attention in class.
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The Kids Kimberley: Researchers and communities working togetherIn 2016, with enabling donations from Denby Roberts, Stan Perron, Wesfarmers and Centurion, the Institute established a permanent presence in the Kimberley.