The etiology of autism spectrum disorders is unknown but there are claims of increasing prevalence in many countries. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2010
• October 2010

At the end of a 60-day course of narrowband UVB phototherapy, administered to individuals with early multiple sclerosis, there were changes in the relative proportions of circulating B-cell subsets. This study investigated phototherapy-associated changes to cytokine responses of B cells when exposed to a TLR7 ligand. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• October 2020

Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Human Rhinovirus are the most frequent cause of respiratory tract infections in infants and children and are major triggers of acute viral bronchiolitis, wheezing and asthma exacerbations. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• September 2020

Whilst cortisol reactivity has been associated with depression and anxiety disorders, research examining cortisol reactivity with early symptoms of these conditions in males and females is limited. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• November 2021

Misgendering within the health care system can significantly affect the mental and physical health of transgender individuals ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• March 2020

Mental health concerns present significant challenges for Australian youth. Arts organizations play a key role in promoting preventative mental health strate-gies through enhancing the social and emotional well-being (SEWB) of youth. However, little is known about how the arts promote SEWB and the processes and contexts through which this occurs.  ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• March 2024

The present study aims to investigate the association between an early history of recurrent otitis media (OM) with or without ventilation tube insertion and later behavioural problems in childhood and adolescence. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• April 2023

The goal of the article is to support the early childhood sector's efforts to increase the salience of early childhood as a social issue and change policy and practice to better support young children and their families. Cultural models shape how people think about social issues and support solutions. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• February 2023

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a prevalent malignant tumor of the digestive tract with a low 5-year survival rate due to the lack of effective treatment methods. Although therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) now play an important role in cancer therapy, effective targeted mAbs are still lacking for ESCC.  ...

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

A 'Black Out Rage Gallon' (borg) is a customised, individual alcoholic beverage popularised on TikTok, whereby half the water in a gallon jug is replaced with alcohol (usually spirits), flavourings, electrolytes and caffeine. We investigated the characteristics and portrayal of the emerging alcohol trend associated with the hashtag descriptor #borg on TikTok. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• May 2024

This study aimed to investigate the influence factors of financial toxicity experienced by colorectal cancer patients after surgery. The results will provide deep insights for developing effective intervention strategies to address this common issue of colorectal cancer care. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• February 2024

We aimed to evaluate the effect of undernutrition on sputum culture conversion and treatment outcomes among people with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• January 2023