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        Telethon Kids Institute researcher wins Premier’s Science Award

        Telethon Kids Institute researcher Dr Hannah Moore has been named Woodside Early Career Scientist of the Year at the 2015 Premier's Science Awards. ...

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        Infection takes high toll in young children

        A new study has found that infectious diseases are the most common reason that children under two years of age are admitted to hospital. ...

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        Perth children and seniors needed for bird flu vaccine study

        Perth researchers have begun a trial to test the effectiveness in children and seniors of a new vaccine to protect against the potentially deadly bird flu. ...

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        Heritable and environmental determinants of hospitalisation for common childhood illnesses

        David Burgner, Nick de Klerk, Kim Carter   Infection is the leading cause of global child mortality and morbidity, and in Australia the commonest ...

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        GAMA project

        Melinda Judge, Erica Parker, Denise Naniche, Lucia Pastor, Kim W Carter, Denise Anderson, Peter LeSouëf.   This is the largest acute HIV cohort ...

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        Efficacy thresholds and target populations for antiviral COVID-19 treatments to save lives and costs: a modelling study

        In 2023 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was declared endemic, yet hospital admissions have persisted and risen within populations at high and moderate risk of developing severe disease, which include those of older age, and those with co-morbidities. Antiviral treatments, currently only available for high-risk individuals, play an important role in preventing severe disease and hospitalisation within this subpopulation. ...

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        Measles

        Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease that can cause severe, long-term complications in children. ...

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        A digital intervention to support childhood cognition after the COVID-19 pandemic: a pilot trial

        Difficulties in executive functioning (EF) can result in impulsivity, forgetfulness, and inattention. Children living in remote/regional communities are particularly at risk of impairment in these cognitive skills due to reduced educational engagement and poorer access to interventions. This vulnerability has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and strategies are needed to mitigate long-term negative impacts on EF. ...

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        Impacts of armed conflicts on tuberculosis burden and treatment outcomes: a systematic review

        This systematic review aimed to summarise existing literature on the impacts of armed conflicts on tuberculosis burden and treatment outcomes. ...

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        Cohort profile: A population-based record linkage platform to address critical epidemiological evidence gaps in respiratory syncytial virus and other respiratory infections

        The Western Australia (WA) Respiratory Infections Linked Data Platform is a population-based cohort established to investigate the epidemiology of RSV and other respiratory infections in children aged 0-10 years, incorporating microbiological testing patterns, hospital admissions, emergency department presentations, and socio-demographic data. ...

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