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New report to shape early years services in Midland

A new report on families with 0-4 year olds in the Midland area aims to help shape development of the sector and ensure parents are better placed to access support in their efforts to ensure the healthy development of their babies and toddlers.

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Lung problems continue into childhood for premmie babies

New research from Perth’s The Kids Research Institute Australia shows that babies born premature continue to have lung problems well into childhood.

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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.

Pediatric Burns

This project aims to investigate the impact of a non-severe burn injury on children's health for life.

Urinary Ferritin as a Non-Invasive Means of Assessing Iron Status in Young Children

Exploring whether urinary ferritin can be used as an alternative biomarker for measuring iron status in young children over blood draws.

CEED: Colostrum Exclusivity in Early Development

Research shows at least a third of newborns receive formula in hospital, a practice shown to be associated with an increased risk of cow’s milk allergy.

The Mediterranean Diet

This study aims to examine how a Mediterranean diet and exercise in pregnancy impacts on neonatal body fat composition at birth and weight at one year of age.

CEED: Colostrum Exclusivity in Early Development

Research shows at least a third of newborns receive formula in hospital, a practice shown to be associated with an increased risk of cow’s milk allergy.

IRON Child

One in three children in WA suffer iron deficiency leading to poor sleep, fussy eating, and behavioural difficulties. This project aims to develop mechanisms to prevent and treat the problems before they become clinically significant and translate findings to other communities to improve childhood wellness.

Mums Minds Matter

The Mums Minds Matter study is comparing three stress-reduction training programs across a custom-designed app that is working to increase long-term mental health skill application among perinatal women.

Oral Health

Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases in young children. It can cause pain and infection and, if it remains untreated, can affect eating, speech, and sleep in children. Researchers are exploring the importance of early intervention and education for child dental health outcomes.

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