We have conducted an association study in a novel sample derived from the Australian population to further investigate the role of dyslexia candidate genes. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2011
• March 2011

Heatwaves have serious health impacts and we need a better approach to prevention and management ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• September 2017

This report provides new evidence of the relationships between family structure and childhood mental disorders in an under-researched context, Australia ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• April 2017

While Australia has established leadership roles in climate science and health research, it must now link these two strengths ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• February 2017

The PLAYCE study will empirically investigate the relative and cumulative influence of the day care, and home environment on preschoolers’ physical activity ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• December 2016

Otitis media (OM; middle ear infection) is the most common reason for pre-school children to visit a doctor, be prescribed antimicrobials, or undergo surgery. Recent Cochrane reviews of clinical trials have identified that antibiotics and grommet surgery are only moderately effective in treating OM, with recurrent or persistent infection observed in one-third of children. Research efforts are focusing on developing improved therapies to treat OM and prevent disease recurrence. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• June 2021

Population-based primary prevention of ARF through sore throat management may be effective in well-resourced settings like New Zealand ...

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

We examined the relationship between a maternal alcohol-use diagnosis, and the timing of diagnosis, and child protection outcomes in a WA population cohort. ...

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

This study explores how the first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic influenced family routines, relationships and technology use (smartphones and tablet computers) among families with infants. Infancy is known to be an important period for attachment security and future child development, and a time of being susceptible to changes within and outside of the family unit. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• December 2021

The IDEA system is a valuable resource to address the needs of people living with intellectual disability ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• October 2019

Advances in understanding bacterial dynamics in the upper airway microbiome are driving development of microbiota-modifying therapies to prevent or treat disease ...

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

A vaccine that prevents GAS cellulitis and other skin infections, in addition to throat infections, would maximise its value and commercial viability ...

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