A review of cases informed a change from a "3 + 0" infant schedule to a "2 + 1" schedule ...

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

This Cochrane review shows that both hearing aids and sound generators may be beneficial for reducing tinnitus severity in some patients ...

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

The review provides the basis for further research into the effects of acute and chronic UV radiation exposure on skin cells in the context of vaccination ...

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

This multinational study presents unique body mass index z score trajectories in youth with type 1 diabetes across three continents ...

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

prior exposure to suicide and prior exposure to suicide attempt in the general population are associated with increased odds of subsequent suicidal behavior ...

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

COVID-19-associated non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) have disrupted respiratory viral transmission. We quantified the changes in paediatric hospital admissions in 2020 from five different NPI phases in Western Australia for acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) in children in the context of all-cause admissions. ...

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

Strong evidence supports our current understandings of student bullying behaviours and ways schools can prevent and respond effectively to bullying behaviour. In the late 1990’s, however, little was understood about the most effective ways to reduce bullying in Australian schools. In response to schools’ need for evidence-informed action, a pipeline of research called Friendly Schools was initiated in 1999 which for the past twenty years, has provided robust whole-school evidence-based knowledge and skills to support policy makers, school staff and other practitioners working in schools and families across Australia. ...

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

Unlike adults, malignant melanoma in children and adolescents is rare. In adult melanoma, significant progress in understanding tumor biology and new treatments, including targeted therapies and immunotherapy have markedly improved overall survival. In sharp contrast, there is a paucity of data on the biology and clinical behavior of pediatric melanoma. We report a national case series of all pediatric and adolescent malignant melanoma presenting to ANZCHOG Childhood Cancer Centers in Australia and New Zealand. ...

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

Intramuscular benzathine penicillin G (BPG) injections are a cornerstone of secondary prophylaxis to prevent acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Uncertainties regarding inter-ethnic and preparation variability, and target exposure profiles of BPG injection are key knowledge gaps for RHD control. ...

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

To describe and explore carer quality of life and night-time attendance to their child in parents of non-ambulant youth with Neuromuscular Disorders. A cross-sectional population-based, comprehensive survey including the Adult Carer questionnaire, measures of social context and youths' physical status. Associations between carer-QoL or frequency of parents' night-time attendance with independent variables were explored using linear and logistic regression models, respectively. ...

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