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The potential for human-computer interaction to have a substantial impact on adults is well documented. However, its potential importance prior to birth has rarely been reported. Parental use of smartphones and tablet computers could influence the relationship between parent and baby during pregnancy (prenatal attachment) and thus child development. ...

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

Evidence suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder have increased rates of co-occurring psychosis and/or bipolar disorder. Considering the peak age of onset for psychosis and bipolar disorder occurs in adulthood, we investigated the co-occurrence of these disorders in adults with autism. ...

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

CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) is a severe treatment-resistant form of early-onset epilepsy. Current treatment options are often ineffective and associated with adverse effects, forcing families to seek alternative therapies for their children including products derived from cannabis. Reportsof miraculous cures and a public preferencefor 'natural' therapies have resulted in considerable public interest, and so this study aimed to characterize the use of cannabis in these individuals, as well as compare caregiver perceptions of efficacy and safety to objective evidence of seizure control and number of antiepileptic drugs used. ...

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

Peanut allergy is the the most common cause of life-threatening food-induced anaphylaxis. There is currently no effective long-term treatment. There is a pressing need for definitive treatments that improve the quality of life and prevent fatalities. Allergen oral immunotherapy (OIT) is a promising approach, which is effective at inducing desensitisation; however, OIT has a limited ability to induce sustained unresponsiveness (SU). ...

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

We confirmed the strong association between high DAT and/or rK39 titers and progression to disease among asymptomatic subjects ...

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

Supplementation with fish oil may only significantly increase DHA in minor allele carriers of FADS1 SNPs ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• October 2018

The concept of planetary health emphasizes that human health is intricately connected to the health of natural systems within the Earth's biosphere ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• June 2018

Adolescents were likely to use a mobile phone app for relationship support, and use was not influenced by background characteristics ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• March 2018

Overall results of this preliminary study suggest that supplementation with fish oil may only significantly increase DHA in minor allele carriers of FADS1 SNPs. Further research is required to confirm this novel finding. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• September 2017