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New web resource for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The federal government has funded a new web resource developed by the University of Sydney to assist the prevention and […]
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Learning to improve foot control in cerebral palsy
A device to measure foot control is being trialled to improve walking ability for adolescents and young adults with cerebral […]
Genetic causes of cerebral palsy
A new international research group has been established to investigate the underlying genetic causes of cerebral palsy, spurred on by […]
New brain cancer drug shrinks tumours
An international team of researchers has found a drug previously approved to treat breast cancer could also be used to […]
Post-traumatic stress higher in children of veterans with PTSD
A study has found adult children of Australian Vietnam veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are between three and six […]
Could gaming change the way students learn?
A mobile learning app developed at Swinburne has shown positive effects on student academic performance, engagement and retention. A new […]
New genetic analysis approach could improve diagnosis for mitochondrial disease
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) scientists have shown a new approach to genetic analysis could greatly improve diagnostic rates for […]
Genetic immune deficiency and severe childhood infections
A gene mutation making young children extremely vulnerable to common viruses may represent a new type of immunodeficiency, according to […]
Treatment for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
A new research study from the University of Sydney has found that for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, the most effective […]
Influenza linked to deadly brain disease
University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and devastating brain diseases in children. Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, […]
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