Group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis has traditionally been considered the sole precursor of acute rheumatic fever (ARF). Evidence from Australia, however, suggests that GAS skin infections may contribute to the pathogenesis of ARF. ...

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

Infections by RV species A and C are the most common causes of exacerbations of asthma and a major cause of exacerbations of other respiratory disease. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• March 2018

Overweight and obese children reported greater psychosocial distress than healthy weight children, and these differences were more pronounced for girls than boys. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2017
• July 2017

The need to target prevention and intervention efforts for childhood overweight and obesity towards families with overweight parents ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2016
• November 2016

Streptococcus pyogenes (also known as group A Streptococcus , Strep A) is an obligate human pathogen with significant global morbidity and mortality. Transmission is believed to occur primarily between individuals via respiratory droplets, but knowledge about other potential sources of transmission via aerosols or the environment is limited. Such knowledge is required to design optimal interventions to control transmission, particularly in endemic settings. ...

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• 2023
• September 2023

Being physically active is critical for healthy ageing, yet many older people do not meet physical activity guidelines. The aim of this study was to test the relative effectiveness of five previously identified campaign slogans designed to encourage older people to be more physically active: 'Be active 30-60 minutes a day to stay fit and well'; 'Move more, live longer'; 'Stay fit to stay functional'; 'This is your time - enjoy being strong and active'; and 'Use it or lose it'. ...

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• 2023
• September 2023

Recent evidence suggests that burn patients are at increased risk of hospital admission for infection, mental health conditions, cardiovascular disease and cancer for many years after discharge for the burn injury itself. ...

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• 2022
• April 2022

Online youth-focused health programs often include parent modules—that equip parents with skills to assist their child in improving their health—alongside youth-specific content. BRAVE Self-Help, an evidence-based program designed for children and teenagers with early signs of anxiety, is a popular Australian program that includes six parent modules. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• June 2022

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children worldwide. The highest incidence of severe disease is in the first 6 months of life, with infants born preterm at greatest risk for severe RSV infections.  ...

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• 2024
• May 2024

In this study, we aimed to investigate the usefulness of miRNAs as biomarkers in diagnosing and predicting children with congenital heart defects (CHD), particularly in the context of multiple subtypes of CHD. ...

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• 2018
• February 2018

We assessed the safety of receiving an influenza vaccination during any trimester of pregnancy with respect to preterm births and infant birthweight. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2017
• March 2017

Bevacizumab is well tolerated and appears most effective for rapid tumor control to preserve vision and improve morbidity ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2019
• January 2019