Research has shown differences in how fathers and mothers respond to a child's cancer diagnosis. Previous studies have highlighted that sociocultural norm shape fathers' experiences of their child's cancer diagnosis. Our phenomenological qualitative study aimed to examine the lived experiences of fathers whose children have been diagnosed with cancer and explore the impact of sociocultural gender roles. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• January 2023

Examine the reliability of field-based fitness assessments in school-aged children with emotional or behavioral difficulties (EBD). Understanding the impact of fitness on physical activity participation for children with EBD is limited by our ability to reliably measure it. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• January 2023

We aimed to evaluate the effect of undernutrition on sputum culture conversion and treatment outcomes among people with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. ...

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

This prospective longitudinal study examined changes in milk sodium concentration (Na) and sodium:potassium ratio (Na:K), microbiological culture, milk production, and breast health in relation to mastitis after preterm birth. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• December 2022

Determine if exercise interventions, beyond what is already provided to children and preschool children, improve bone health and reduce fracture incidence. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• January 2023

The role of the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) as an indicator of physical and reproductive health in men is unclear. We assessed the relationships between AMH and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone, and metabolic parameters, in a cohort of expectant fathers. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• March 2022

There is a large volume of research on the persistence of advantage and disadvantage across generations. Intergenerational studies typically address family resources as independent factors, which ignores how risks cluster together and accumulate over time. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• March 2022

To investigate the genetic architecture of internalizing symptoms in childhood and adolescence. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• April 2022

Respiratory adverse events in adults with COVID-19 undergoing general anaesthesia can be life-threatening. However, there remains a knowledge gap about respiratory adverse events in children with COVID-19. We created an international observational registry to collect airway management outcomes in children with COVID-19 who were having a general anaesthetic. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• March 2022

Burns are common worldwide, and the vast majority are non-severe burns of less than 20% of the total body surface area (TBSA). In Australia, paediatric burns account for a third of all burn admissions, thus understanding the quality-of-life outcomes after a non-severe burn in children is important. ...

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