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Aminoglycoside use in paediatric febrile neutropenia - Outcomes from a nationwide prospective cohort study

Aminoglycosides are commonly prescribed to children with febrile neutropenia (FN) but their impact on clinical outcomes is uncertain and extent of guideline compliance is unknown. We aimed to review aminoglycoside prescription and additional antibiotic prescribing, guideline compliance and outcomes for children with FN.

Associations between School Readiness and Student Wellbeing: A Six-Year Follow Up Study

It is well established that children’s school readiness is associated with their later academic achievement, but less is known about whether school readiness is also associated with other measures of school success, such as students’ social and emotional wellbeing. While some previous research has shown a link between early social and emotional development and student wellbeing, results are mixed and the strength of these relationships vary depending on whether data is based on child, teachers or parents ratings and which specific student wellbeing outcomes are measured.

Difficulties in developmental follow-up of preterm neonates in a randomised-controlled trial

Probiotics may be neuroprotective for preterm neonates due to their anti-inflammatory effects and ability to facilitate nutrition. AIM: To assess long-term effects of early probiotic supplementation on neuropsychological development in preterm infants

Validity and Reliability of the Early Development Instrument in Indonesia

This study finds that the EDI shows moderate validity and reliability in poor communities in Indonesia and highlights some of the difficulties associated with adapting western instruments for non-western cultures and contexts.

Lao People's Democratic Republic – Early Childhood Education Project : snapshot two – child health and nutrition

This snapshot highlights that child under nutrition is a serious public health issue in Northern Laos PDR

Lao PDR early childhood education project : snapshot four - services and facilities

This snapshot highlights that early education services are related to better levels of early child development, but coverage and access is not sufficient

Lao PDR. Early childhood education project Snapshot one: project background and baseline data demographics

This snapshot describes demographic information of the 7,520 children in the baseline sample, including where and how they live.

Investing in School Readiness : An Analysis of the Cost-Effectiveness of Early Childhood Education Pathways in Rural Indonesia

This paper presents evidence on the cost-effectiveness of early childhood education pathways in rural Indonesia

Community Development Coordinator Role Consultation: Consultation Report

This report will outline the theory and evidence base for Community Development and Community Engagement, report on consultation activities and findings

Exploring change in the Australian version of the Early Development Instrument

Calculating a critical difference for the percentage of children who are “at risk” and “on track” in addition to the children who are developmentally “vulnerable”