Ependymomas (EPN) are the third most common malignant brain cancer in children. Treatment strategies for pediatric EPN have remained unchanged over recent decades, with 10-year survival rates stagnating at just 67% for children aged 0-14 years. Moreover, a proportion of patients who survive treatment often suffer long-term neurological side effects as a result of therapy. It is evident that there is a need for safer, more effective treatments for pediatric EPN patients. ...

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Despite low ERBB4 mRNA in glioblastoma, the functional effects of increased ERBB4 activation identify ERBB4 as a potential prognostic and therapeutic target ...

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Speech Pathology Clinical Lead Aria May looks at serve and return interactions to promote connection and communication with your child. Serve and ...

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Gender dysphoria is experienced differently by everyone. Here are some ideas that could help trans and gender diverse young people cope with dysphoria. ...

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Two incredible team leaders from Telethon Kids Institute will join a cohort of 25 women working in STEM across Australia, to take part in the 2023 WILD program. ...

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In this new blog, Speech Pathology Lead Aria May explains how bathtime is a great opportunity to support social communication with your child. ...

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Recent research suggests that maternal folic acid supplementation is associated with a reduced risk of childhood brain tumors (CBT); polymorphisms in folate... ...

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Nick Raelene Terrance Gottardo Endersby Johns NG R T MBChB FRACP PhD BSc (Hons) PhD Co-Head, Brain Tumour Research Brainchild Fellow; Co-Head, Brain ...

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Given the paucity of data concerning long-term outcome, the authors undertook a meta-analysis to analyze morbidity in survivors of this disease. ...

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This study aimed to examine the pattern of stillbirth and neonatal mortality rate disparities over time in Western Australia ...

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