A groundbreaking WA trial, published in The Lancet, has determined that a laryngeal mask for babies is preferred over endotracheal tube during minor surgeries ...

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We are conducting the Cyber Friendly Primary Schools Project to better understand schools’ and parents’ needs around children’s use of digital ...

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Bronchiectasis (not related to cystic fibrosis) is a chronic lung disease caused by a range of etiologies but characterized by abnormal airway dilatation, recurrent respiratory symptoms, impaired quality of life and reduced life expectancy. ...

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A vaccine that prevents GAS cellulitis and other skin infections, in addition to throat infections, would maximise its value and commercial viability ...

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• 2018
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The burden of bronchiectasis is disproportionately high in Aboriginal adults, with early mortality. Bronchiectasis precursors, that is, protracted bacterial bronchitis and chronic suppurative lung disease, often commence in early childhood. ...

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To determine the frequency of protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) in children referred to tertiary care with chronic cough and describe management prior to referral. A retrospective cohort study of all new patients with a history of ≥4 weeks of cough seen at the only tertiary paediatric outpatient respiratory service in Western Australia. ...

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Research is needed to determine best practice for genomic testing in the context of child interstitial or diffuse lung disease. We explored parent's and child's health-related quality of life, parents' perceived understanding of a genomic testing study, satisfaction with information and the study and decisional regret to undertake genomic testing. ...

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This paper provides a comprehensive review of empirical evidence linking parental nonstandard work schedules to four main child developmental outcomes:... ...

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• 2014
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Location: Adelaide, SA The Child Health, Development and Education team based in Adelaide has an opening for two full time Research Assistants to ...

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The Opportunity Led by Professor Andrew Whitehouse, the Autism Research Team, based at the Telethon Kids Institute in Subiaco, are international ...

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