Previous studies of pulmonary diffusing capacity in children differed greatly in methodologies; numbers of subjects evaluated, and were performed prior to... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• May 2012

To evaluate current ILF testing practices and to survey users regarding the indications, limitations and perceived clinical benefits of ILF testing. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• June 2013

SARS-CoV-2 infection rapidly spreads in populations due to the high rates of community transmission. Interrupting the shedding of SARS-CoV-2 may reduce the incidence of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19). ...

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

In disease settings, vitamin D may be important for maintaining optimal lung epithelial integrity and suppressing inflammation, but less is known of its effects prior to disease onset. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• August 2017

One in eight children have asthma, a chronic disease of the airways in the lungs. It results in shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Research Topics

Antimicrobial resistance is a current global health crisis, and the increasing emergence of multidrug resistant infections has led to the resurgent interest in bacteriophages as an alternative treatment. ...

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

The Horizon2020 LifeCycle Project is a cross-cohort collaboration which brings together data from multiple birth cohorts from across Europe and Australia to facilitate studies on the influence of early-life exposures on later health outcomes. A major product of this collaboration has been the establishment of a FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable) data resource known as the EU Child Cohort Network. Here we focus on the EU Child Cohort Network's core variables. ...

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

Expiratory flow limitation is more prevalent in children born preterm with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and is associated with airway obstruction ...

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

Accumulating evidence indicates that an early, robust type 1 interferon (IFN) response to SARS-CoV-2 is important in determining COVID-19 outcomes, with an inadequate IFN response associated with disease severity. Our objective was to examine the prophylactic potential of IFN administration to limit viral transmission. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• July 2023

This review focuses on smokers and nonsmokers and evaluates the most recent data regarding the potential health effects of e-cigarettes ...

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

We aimed to systematically review and assess the performance of all published models that predicted development of COPD ...

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

We aimed to delineate the effects of LPS and AMP on airway inflammation, and potential contribution to airway disease by measuring airway inflammatory responses ...

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