Genomic sequencing in congenital heart disease (CHD) patients often discovers novel genetic variants, which are classified as variants of uncertain significance (VUS). Functional analysis of each VUS is required in specialised laboratories, to determine whether the VUS is disease causative or not, leading to lengthy diagnostic delays. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• December 2023

This study systematically reviewed Australian literature to determine if an association exists between geospatial exposure to food outlets and diet, health or weight status. Recommendations for future research are provided. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• November 2022

To describe the comprehensive clinical paediatric assessment of a representative sample of children and adolescents (young people) sentenced to detention in Western Australia (WA) and participating in the first Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevalence study. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• July 2022

Children with mental health disorders have lower physical activity levels compared to their peers; however, minimal research has been conducted to date to understand their unique experiences of physical activity. We sought to better understand these experiences, along with contributing factors, through interviews with children with mental health disorders and their parents/guardians. ...

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

School-based social risk processes in the lives of young people with chronic health conditions are likely to contribute to risk of psychological problems ...

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

Features of the home-yard physical environment were positively associated with preschoolers’ outdoor play and physical activity ...

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

This protocol is unique as it aims to investigate all aspects of retail food environments and address the contribution of supermarket own brands ...

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

Liquor store availability in early adolescence may be a risk factor for alcohol intake in early and middle, but not late, adolescence ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• June 2018

This study describes the peer bullying experiences of young people with CF, and examines associations between school bullying and the psychological well-being of these young people ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• January 2018

Epigenetically regulated genes have a great theranostic potential, especially in tumors with no apparent driver mutations. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• October 2017