Transcriptomic analyses from early human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection have the potential to reveal how HIV causes widespread and lasting damage to biological functions, especially in the immune system. Previous studies have been limited by difficulties in obtaining early specimens. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2023
• April 2023

People living with asthma, their carers, clinicians and policymakers are the end-users of research and need research that address their individual healthcare needs. We aimed to understand the research priorities of end-users of asthma research. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2023
• March 2023

To determine population-based rates of non-fatal complications of rheumatic heart disease (RHD). ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2023
• April 2023

Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is still among the leading causes of disease burden and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and the world is not on track to meet targets set for ending the epidemic by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• December 2022

Psychological distress and changes in health-related quality of life may occur after screening for disease. Reporting outcomes related to potential benefits and harms of screening is a key recommendation in the guidelines for reporting high-quality trials or interventions. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2023
• January 2023

Tumors of the central nervous system are the most common solid malignancies in children and the most common cause of pediatric cancer-related mortality. Imaging plays a central role in diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and response assessment of pediatric brain tumors. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• December 2022

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic and incurable autoimmune disease, diagnosed in early childhood and managed initially in paediatric healthcare services. In many countries, including Australia, national audit data suggest that management and care of T1D, and consequently glycaemic control, are consistently poor. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• December 2022

Liz Davis EA MBBS FRACP PhD Head, Chronic & Severe Diseases Research Focus Area; Clinical Lead, Diabetes and Obesity Research Head, Chronic & Severe ...

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• 2022
• December 2022

A random effects meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of HIV infection within minority indigenous populations of the South-East Asia (SEAR) and Western Pacific Regions (WPR). Sub-group analyses were conducted, and the sources of heterogeneity explored through meta-regression. The majority of studies were undertaken in high HIV risk subpopulations. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• December 2022

There is limited understanding of the challenges experienced and supports required to aid effective advocacy of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA). The purpose of this study was to assess the challenges experienced and supports needed to advocate for the GAPPA across countries of different income levels. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• December 2022