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Inching towards answers for children with ultra-rare CDKL5

The Kids Research Institute Australia is helping scientists across the globe inch their way towards clinical trials which could, at last, provide relief for children and families dealing with CDKL5.

Unlocking the mysteries of the immune system to tackle childhood cancer

The The Kids Cancer Centre is at the cutting edge of developing new, safer ways of treating children with cancer using their own immune systems.

How the pandemic has shaped the mental health of our kids

Researchers went into 79 WA primary and secondary schools in 2020 and found increased levels of emotional distress among students and families.

DCD a heavy burden for little Toby

Meet Toby - he has developmental coordination disorder (DCD), a neurodevelopmental condition that causes delays and impairments in fine and gross motor skills.

More than a good night's sleep: why a preterm baby's body clock may unlock the secret to life-long health

A simple set of eye masks and ear plugs – an inexpensive solution explored in a successful pilot study by The Kids Research Institute Australia, together with the Child and Adolescent Health Service – could hold the key to better outcomes for our tiniest bubs. Now, a nationwide clinical trial is testing the idea

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New guidance aims to transform Indigenous healthcare through cultural safety and partnership

A new paper published in Frontiers in Pediatrics offers clinicians a practical roadmap to improve healthcare outcomes for Indigenous children, starting with respect, communication, and cultural understanding.

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Elastase exocytosis by airway neutrophils is associated with early lung damage in children with cystic fibrosis.

Elastase exocytosis by airway neutrophils is associated with early lung damage in children with cystic fibrosis Abstact Rationale: Neutrophils are