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Use of linked administrative and laboratory data to confirm that serum 25(OH)D levels in pregnant women can be predicted from satellite estimates of ultraviolet radiation

Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels of pregnant women have been linked to various health outcomes in their offspring. Satellite-derived ultraviolet radiation (UVR) data have been used as a proxy for 25(OH)D levels, as individual-level cohort studies are time-consuming, costly and only feasible for common outcomes.

Student opportunities

The Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre is looking for new Higher Degree Research Candidates to join our teams from 2024.

Nutrition

Our researchers are trying to learn more about the effect different types of food have on blood glucose levels and how to give the best insulin dose to manage a variety of foods.

New semalgutide study for adults

Researchers from the department of Endocrinology & Diabetes at Perth Children’s Hospital and the Children's Diabetes Centre at The Kids Institute Australia (The Kids) are looking for healthy adults aged 18 – 60 years to be involved in a new study investigating the action of one dose of oral semaglutide.

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Congrats Liz Davis

Congratulations Professor Liz Davis on prestigious award

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Triage phone service

A reminder we have updated our Phone Triage System and provided a triage helpful tips sheet for all families to access.

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Virtual Reality Goggles in Clinic

Anyone attending a Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) start at PCH recently will have been offered the chance to use our new Virtual Reality googles

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T1D Mobile Health App

T1D Mobile Health App It is important for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to engage in a physically active lifestyle, but it can be

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Research Assistant Spotlight

Research Assistant Spotlight - Peter Delaney