Jonathan Carapetis AM JR AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS Executive Director; Head, Strep A Translation; Co-Founder of REACH 08 6319 1000 contact@telethonkids.org.au Institute Director; Head, Strep A Translation; Co-Founder of REACH Professor ...

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Early intensification with postinduction myeloid-type chemotherapy courses did not significantly improve outcome for infant acute lymphoblastic leukemia ...

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• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• September 2019

We outline a series of research initiatives to improve identification of RHD in administrative data thereby contributing to monitoring the RHD burden globally ...

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• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• March 2019

In the warmer tropical regions of WA no seasonality was observed, but overall incidence of LLC presentations were higher ...

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• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• February 2019

Biodiesel, a renewable diesel fuel that can be created from almost any natural fat or oil, is promoted as a greener and healthier alternative to commercial mineral diesel without the supporting experimental data to back these claims. The aim of this research was to assess the health effects of acute exposure to two types of biodiesel exhaust, or mineral diesel exhaust or air as a control in mice. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• June 2024

This study aimed to explore the rates of motor difficulties in children from the Australian Autism Biobank, and how early motor concerns impacted on children functionally. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• November 2022

We found two known risk factors in a large cohort of children treated for ALL and identified other factors associated with venous thromboembolism ...

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• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• June 2019

Echocardiographic screening for rheumatic heart disease is cost-effective in our context ...

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• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• March 2017

The prognosis of young Indigenous Australians diagnosed with severe RHD is bleak; interventions must focus on earlier detection and treatment ...

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• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• March 2017

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed childhood mental health disorder, affecting about 1 in 20 children. It can impact their behaviour, learning and social skills. ...

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• Research Topics

While previous studies have found a link between testosterone levels in amniotic fluid and autistic-like traits, a similar relationship has not been found... ...

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• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• June 2015

Apically located tight junctions in airway epithelium perform a fundamental role in controlling macromolecule migration through paracellular spaces. ...

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• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• February 2018