Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an acute respiratory illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). SARS-CoV-2 initially was identified from a cluster of patients admitted with ‘pneumonia of unknown etiology’ in late December 2019 to hospitals in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• March 2021

Chinese immigrants living in Australia experience increased allergic conditions: asthma, eczema, hay fever and wheeze. Recently we reported diminished innate cytokine responses in long-term immigrants, potentially increasing their pathogenic viral load and microbial carriage. We hypothesise that a Western environment changes the nasal microbiome profile, and this altered profile may be associated with the development of allergic conditions. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to examine the loading of viral and microbial respiratory pathogens in the upper airway. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• March 2021

Behavioural support for young people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is necessary in home and school environments. The Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) framework has been used to support young people with complex behavioural needs in school settings. To identify parent and professional perspectives on behavioural challenges experienced by young people with PWS and strategies for supports, to inform understanding of how they are aligned with the TIP framework. ...

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• 2021
• March 2021

Overall, infant immunisation coverage is currently >90% in Australia, but there are pockets of under-immunised children including children from migrant backgrounds. ...

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

The suboptimal sensitivity and specificity of available diagnostic methods for scabies hampers clinical management, trials of new therapies and epidemiologic studies. Additionally, parasitologic diagnosis by microscopic examination of skin scrapings requires sample collection with a sharp scalpel blade, causing discomfort to patients and difficulty in children. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostic assays, combined with non-invasive sampling methods, represent an attractive approach. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• February 2021

Reasons for elective surgery cancelations and their impact vary from one institution to another. Cancelations have emotional and financial implications for patients and their families. Our service has a particularly broad and geographically diverse patient population; hence, we sought to examine these impacts in our service. ...

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

View the Maps Contact Us Queries about the Western Australian Child Development Atlas can be directed to cda.info@telethonkids.org.au The Child ...

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Indicator Information View the Maps Data Source  Compiled by Telethon Kids Institute based on Midwives Notification System, Department of Health ...

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Policy Context Indicator Information View the Maps A disability is defined as any impairment that impacts an individuals’ daily tasks or ‘core ...

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Policy Context Indicator Information View the Maps A substance abuse disorder involves a pattern of substance use that results in an impairment or ...

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