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Nationally Subsidized Continuous Glucose Monitoring: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis

The Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Initiative recently introduced universal subsidized CGM funding for people with type 1 diabetes under 21 years of age in Australia. We thus aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of this CGM Initiative based on national implementation data and project the economic impact of extending the subsidy to all age-groups. ...

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Feasibility of unsedated lung MRI in young children with cystic fibrosis

Kathryn Ramsey KR BSc (Hons), PhD Co-Head, Children's Lung Health kathryn.ramsey@telethonkids.org.au Co-Head, Children's Lung Health Associate ...

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Development of prognostic model for preterm birth using machine learning in a population-based cohort of Western Australia births between 1980 and 2015

Preterm birth is a global public health problem with a significant burden on the individuals affected. The study aimed to extend current research on preterm birth prognostic model development by developing and internally validating models using machine learning classification algorithms and population-based routinely collected data in Western Australia. ...

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Rural workforce challenges: Why not rural psychiatry?

The Australian psychiatry workforce is under-subscribed and highly urbanised. Currently, 90% of psychiatrists work in the cities, and there are significant projected workforce shortages of psychiatrists throughout Australia, particularly in rural and remote locations. ...

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Population Health Program

Listed are all Telethon Kids Institute research teams involved in our Population Health Program. This program sits under the Brain and Behaviour research theme. ...