The aim of this paper is to review relevant research papers to aid practitioners involved in obstetric malpractice litigation. ...

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

We examined the relationship between the onset and pattern of childhood mental health disorders and subsequent current smoking status at age 17 years. ...

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

This study describes social and racial inequalities in poor fetal growth in Western Australia between 1984 and 2006. ...

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

Population-based primary prevention of ARF through sore throat management may be effective in well-resourced settings like New Zealand ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• October 2018

The incidence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults is inadequately defined and the impact of SARS-CoV-2-related non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) is underexplored. Using laboratory data, we described the detection rate of RSV in adults ≥16 years in Western Australia (WA) between 2017 and 2023. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2024
• April 2024

Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) is responsible for a significant global health and economic burden. The recent prioritization of Strep A vaccine development by the World Health Organization has prompted global research activities and collaborations. To progress this prioritization, establishment of robust surveillance for Strep A to generate updated regional disease burden estimates and to establish platforms for future impact evaluation is essential. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• September 2022

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of childhood morbidity, however there is no systematic testing in children hospitalised with respiratory symptoms. Therefore, current RSV incidence likely underestimates the true burden. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• January 2022

We strive for a future where no child will die from brain cancer because we have developed new therapies that will cure their disease. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Chronic and Severe Diseases
• Cancer Program

This study provides the first evidence on the determinants of uptake of two recent public dental benefit programs for Australian children and adolescents from disadvantaged families. Using longitudinal data from a nationally representative survey linked to administrative data with accurate information on eligibility and uptake, we find that only a third of all eligible families actually claim their benefits. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• February 2021

Influenza is the most common vaccine-preventable disease in Australia, causing significant morbidity and mortality. We assessed the burden of influenza across all ages in terms of influenza-associated mortality and hospitalizations using national mortality, hospital-discharge and influenza surveillance data. ...

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