Disability in adults with low back pain (LBP) is associated with negative back pain beliefs (BPBs). ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• October 2012

Asthma during pregnancy is associated with a range of adverse perinatal outcomes. It is also linked to increased rates of neurodevelopmental conditions in the offspring. We aimed to assess whether fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO)-based asthma management during pregnancy improves child developmental and behavioural outcomes compared to usual care. The Breathing for Life Trial was a randomised controlled trial that compared FENO-based asthma management during pregnancy to usual care. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• May 2024

Bronchiectasis (not related to cystic fibrosis) is a chronic lung disease caused by a range of etiologies but characterized by abnormal airway dilatation, recurrent respiratory symptoms, impaired quality of life and reduced life expectancy. ...

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

The ecology of the early environment - including microbial diversity, nutrition, nature, social interactions and the totality of exposures in the wider "exposome" - have life-long implications for all aspects of health and resilience. In particular, the emergence of "microbiome science" provides new evidence for vital relationships between biodiversity and health at every level. ...

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

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century and is affected not only by individual choice but also by societal and environmental influences. Childhood obesity is higher in children living in regional and remote compared with major cities, in one-parent families and for those with a disability. ...

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

Seven leading Telethon Kids Institute researchers have been awarded Fellowships from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). ...

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• 2017
• October

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between duration of breastfeeding and educational outcomes. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2011
• January 2011

Language is one of the most remarkable developmental accomplishments of early childhood. Language connects us with others and is an essential tool for literacy, education, employment and lifelong learning. ...

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Diagnosis of chronic disease in a child can result in unresolved grief (UG) in parents. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of psychological insight-oriented therapy (IOT) as a treatment for UG compared to disease related education in parents of children with cystic fibrosis. Sequence of delivery, first IOT then disease related education (or vice versa) was also examined, to let all participants experience both interventions. ...

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

It is plausible that dog-facilitated activity rather than dog ownership per se encourages children's physical activity behaviors. ...

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