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Scarlet fever making a comeback
An international study led by University of Queensland (UQ) researchers has tracked the re-emergence of a childhood disease which had […]
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Children not immunised due to socioeconomic barriers
Almost one in 10 Australian infants are at risk of severe infections because they are not up-to-date with their immunisations. […]
Developing a vaccine for middle ear infections
Researchers from Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics together with the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio have discovered ground breaking evidence […]
Molecular mechanisms within foetal lungs that initiate labour
Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have identified two proteins in a foetus’ lungs responsible for initiating the […]
New family violence screening a success
Results from a new method of identifying mothers at risk of family violence show significant gains in identification, intervention and […]
Autistic girls suffering in silence
Autism may be going undiagnosed in girls, who are highly likely to suffer additional conditions such as eating disorders and […]
Childhood obesity prevention program gets tick of approval from top doctor
The champion of childhood obesity prevention and former AMA Qld president Dr Shaun Rudd has given the thumbs up to […]
Genetic causes of cerebral palsy
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered cerebral palsy has an even stronger genetic cause than previously thought, leading them to […]
Caring for kids with disabilities and difficult toileting behaviours
There is plenty of research telling us what most of us already suspected; that parents of children with disabilities are […]
School can be a pain in the back – literally
Does your school bag need a ‘wide load’ sign? With school backpacks having to carry not only children’s lunches, but […]
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