A Cochrane 2016 review indicated cycled light might benefit neonatal health in hospital. We systematically reviewed chronobiological factors for neonatal health in hospital units, identifying 56 relevant studies on light-dark cycles, feeding, noise, massage therapy, rooming-in, incubators vs. cribs, neonatal units vs. homes, and time-of-day of birth. Empirical evidence for benefits from chronobiology is weaker than expected, including light. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• November 2023

Data on static compliance of the chest wall (Ccw) in preterm infants are scarce. We characterized the static compliance of the lung and Ccw to determine their relative contribution to static compliance of the respiratory system in very preterm infants at 36 wk postmenstrual age. We also aimed to investigate how these compliances were influenced by the presence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and impacted breathing variables. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• June 2024

The importance of lung recruitment before surfactant administration has been shown in animal studies. Well designed trials in preterm infants are absent. We aimed to examine whether the application of a recruitment manoeuvre just before surfactant administration, followed by rapid extubation (intubate-recruit-surfactant-extubate [IN-REC-SUR-E]), decreased the need for mechanical ventilation during the first 72 h of life compared with no recruitment manoeuvre (ie, intubate-surfactant-extubate [IN-SUR-E]). ...

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

Advances in understanding bacterial dynamics in the upper airway microbiome are driving development of microbiota-modifying therapies to prevent or treat disease ...

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

Researchers from the Telethon Kids Institute say the Federal Government’s in-principle commitment to cover the cost of stillbirth autopsies is a positive step forward in addressing the nation’s stagnating rates. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2019
• August

Atopic asthma is the most common form of asthma, particularly during childhood, and in many cases it persists into adult life. ...

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

Research by the Telethon Institute has shown a significant decline in the risk of birth defects amongst WA children born using Assisted Reproductive Technology. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2012
• September

Despite there being an increasing number of applied flow studies across scientific disciplines, there exists no consistent or broadly applicable intervention to promote flow experiences. This study provides a detailed account of a new educational flow training program developed following recent advancements in the flow literature that have provided a more parsimonious understanding of flow experiences and antecedents. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• May 2023

The D-Light program, set up in 2014, aims to shed light on the amount of sun exposure that will promote good health in children and adolescents. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• News & Events
• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2016
• May

ORIGINS sub-projects that are currently inactive ...

• The ORIGINS Project
• Past studies