Acute rheumatic fever (ARF), an autoimmune reaction to Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes; Strep A) infection, can cause rheumatic heart disease (RHD). New formulations of long-acting penicillins are being developed for secondary prophylaxis of ARF and RHD. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• June 2022

Cognitive and motor dysfunction are hallmark features of the psychosis continuum, and have been detected during late childhood and adolescence in youth who report psychotic experiences (PE). However, previous investigations have not explored infancy and early childhood development. ...

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

There is limited empiric evidence on the coverage of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) required to generate substantial indirect protection. We investigate the association between population PCV coverage and indirect protection against invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and pneumonia hospitalisations among undervaccinated Australian children. ...

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

Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration <50 nmol/l) is recognised as a public health problem globally. The present study details the prevalence and predictors of vitamin D deficiency in a nationally representative sample of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged >/=18 years. ...

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

Epidemic viral infections predominated as causes of childhood encephalitis in Australia. The leading causes include vaccine-preventable diseases ...

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

This review emphasises the need to gain evidence for the mechanisms linking early racism exposure to adverse health outcomes in later life ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• April 2020

Active vaccine safety surveillance leading to rapid detection of a safety signal would likely have resulted in earlier suspension of Fluvax from the vaccination programme ...

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

This study will identify the incidence of true Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis and serological responses to Group A Streptococcal GAS skin infections ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• July 2019

This study used qualitative methods to explore how adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy used a powered wheelchair standing device in their daily lives ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• March 2019

Prevention strategies in ARF endemic settings may be enhanced by targeting new members entering a community and children in environments of close contact ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• January 2019