This study sought to determine the prevalence of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in Australian school-aged children and associated potential risk factors for DLD at 10 years. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• August 2022

Following a relative absence in winter 2020, a large resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) detections occurred during the 2020/2021 summer in Western Australia. This seasonal shift was linked to SARS-CoV-2 public health measures. We examine the epidemiology and RSV testing of respiratory-coded admissions, and compare clinical phenotype of RSV-positive admissions between 2019 and 2020. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• March 2022

Measurement of lung volumes across the life course is critical to the diagnosis and management of lung disease. The aim of the study was to use the Global Lung Function Initiative methodology to develop all-age multi-ethnic reference equations for lung volume indices determined using body plethysmography and gas dilution techniques. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2021
• March 2021

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

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

Children with cochlear implants are at increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease, with national and international guidelines recommending additional pneumococcal vaccines for these children. This study aimed to examine the pneumococcal immunization status and rate of invasive pneumococcal disease in children with cochlear implants at a tertiary paediatric hospital over a 12-year period. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• June 2022

Long-term hepatitis B immunity has been demonstrated following the completion of the primary vaccination series in childhood. Some guidelines recommend a hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) directed approach following community-acquired needle-stick injury (CANSI) to inform hepatitis B postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) management. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• January 2022

Maternal pre-pregnancy obesity has been linked with an increased risk for negative emotionality and inattentiveness in offspring in early childhood. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• January 2013

Bacterial skin infections and scabies disproportionately affect children in resource-poor countries as well as underprivileged children in high-income countries. Atopic dermatitis is a common childhood dermatosis that predisposes to bacterial skin infection. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2022
• August 2022

We conducted a systematic review of clinical trials and observational studies that address the utility of SXT for SSTI treatment, caused by either GAS or MRSA ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2017
• November 2017

Benzathine penicillin G is the cornerstone of secondary prophylaxis to prevent Streptococcus pyogenes infections, which precede acute rheumatic fever. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• September 2022

Recent data on the epidemiology of impetigo and scabies and describe the current evidence around approaches to individual and community based treatment ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• July 2016

The present study investigated the relations among fetal testosterone, child socio-emotional engagement and language development... ...

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