Autism omics research has historically been reductionist and diagnosis centric, with little attention paid to common co-occurring conditions (for example, sleep and feeding disorders) and the complex interplay between molecular profiles and neurodevelopment, genetics, environmental factors and health. Here we explored the plasma lipidome in 765 children (485 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)) within the Australian Autism Biobank. ...

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• 2023
• April 2023

Parents of young children with type 1 diabetes experience significantly better quality of life and reduced fear of hypoglycaemic episodes when given remote access to their child's continuous glucose monitoring, new Children's Diabetes Centre research has found. ...

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The transition to school can be an exciting but also uncertain time for children and families. We know many children with autism may be more sensitive to transitions so may need some extra supports at this time. ...

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Hallucinatory and delusional experiences are common in Australian adolescents ...

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• 2018
• August 2018

Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases in young children. It can cause pain and infection and, if it remains untreated, can affect eating, speech, and sleep in children. Researchers are exploring the importance of early intervention and education for child dental health outcomes. ...

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CGM with remote monitoring was found to improve multiple measures of quality of life, reduce family stress, and improve parental sleep ...

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• 2018
• December 2018

This study aimed to determine whether breathing 100% oxygen altered tidal breathing parameters in healthy young children and young children with CF. ...

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• 2017
• January 2017

Graham Hall GL BAppSci PhD CRFS FANZSRS FThorSoc FERS Honorary Research Associate Honorary Research Associate Professor Graham Hall is an ...

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Parents of primary school children reported that using remote monitoring and continuous glucose monitoring was a mostly beneficial experience ...

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• 2019
• November 2019

Cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) gene pathogenic variants result in CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD). Early onset intractable epilepsy and severe developmental delays are prominent symptoms of CDD. Comorbid sleep disturbances are a major concerning symptom for families. ...

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• 2022
• April 2022