Instability of peripheral oxyhemoglobin saturation (SpO2) in preterm infants is correlated with late disability and is poorly understood. We hypothesised that a reduced ventilation to perfusion ratio (VA/Q) is the key predisposing factor for SpO2 instability. ...

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

Previous studies have reported an association between low birthweight and elevated blood pressure (BP) in adulthood, but few have examined the relationship between foetal growth and adult BP. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• March 2022

The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive evidence on risk factors for transmission, disease severity and COVID-19 related deaths in Africa. A systematic review has been conducted to synthesise existing evidence on risk factors affecting COVID-19 outcomes across Africa. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• February 2021

Equitable SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in low-resource communities lacking centralized sewers is critical as wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) progresses. However, large-scale studies on SARS-CoV-2 detection in wastewater from low-and middle-income countries is limited because of economic and technical reasons. ...

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

To examine and synthesise recent evidence on the role of grandparents in shaping children's dietary health. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• Jun 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges for healthcare workers worldwide, potentially affecting their sense of coherence (SOC) and overall well-being. This study aimed to identify factors associated with different levels of SOC among healthcare workers, exploring demographic characteristics, work-related factors, changes in relationships and social habits, and the overall well-being. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• Jun 2023

In this population-based cohort that included 2,084 children with autism aged ≤6 years, over one-third met the criteria for motor difficulties ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• February 2020

Adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have increased incidence of cardiometabolic risk factors including dyslipidemia. Atherogenic apolipoprotein (apo) B-lipoprotein remnants are associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. ...

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

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a major global public health concern. However, there is a dearth of literature on whether MDR-TB and its medications impact maternal and perinatal outcomes, and when such evidence exists the findings are conflicting. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the impact of MDR-TB and its medications during pregnancy on maternal and perinatal outcomes. ...

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

While access to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for children with HIV has expanded and the use of HAART has substantially reduced the morbidity and mortality of children due to HIV, poor treatment outcomes among children with HIV are still a major public health problem globally. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to quantify treatment outcomes among children with HIV. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• December 2020

Face-to-face interviews were conducted with all three women for the purpose of profiling women who are leaders in health and medicine in Papua New Guinea. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• March 2014

This article looks at the clinical implications of the research into microbial exposure & protection against asthma. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• December 2015