In this article, we examine the utility of a transdiagnostic, dimensional approach to very early identification and intervention for infants at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• June 2019

Gastrostomy was associated with health benefits including reduced all-cause and epilepsy hospitalizations, but was not protective against acute LRTI ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• February 2020

The main aim of our Leukaemia Translational Research Team is to test innovative therapeutic approaches, with a focus on clinical translation of this knowledge, to improve the outcomes of children suffering from leukaemia. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Chronic and Severe Diseases
• Cancer Program

This study aimed to describe overall survival and adult health in those with Rett syndrome. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• June 2014

Marked increases in maternal age and primiparous births were observed. A four-fold increase in the rates of pre-existing medical complications over time... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• August 2013

We know that children with developmental disabilities sometimes require life-long support. But siblings of children with disabilities may also face ...

This systematic review aimed to identify the most important social, environmental, biological, and/or genetic risk factors for intellectual disability. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• August 2022

The Indigenous Genomics Group aims to build Indigenous leadership in genomic and data sciences, precision health, and ethics to improve health equity and the wellbeing of Indigenous people, families and communities. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Chronic and Severe Diseases
• Precision Health

Children who were born with reduced gestational age, birthweight, and birth length have persistently increased rates of infection-related admissions to hospital until age 18 years ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• August 2016

Papua New Guinea (PNG) introduced the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in 2014, with administration at 1, 2, and 3 months of age. PCV13 has reduced or eliminated carriage of vaccine types in populations with low pneumococcal carriage prevalence, carriage density and serotype diversity. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• August 2021