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State-first program to accelerate digital health in WA

A consortium of partners across the WA medical research sector will develop and deliver the State’s first digital health-specific program.

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Rheumatic heart disease remains a major killer in Oceania region

A new study shows that people living in the Oceania region, including Australia, have the highest risk in the world of dying from rheumatic heart disease.

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Telethon celebrates 50th anniversary

This year sees WA’s much loved Channel 7 Perth Telethon reach a huge milestone, with 2017 marking the annual event’s 50th year of children's health fundraising.

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Can a simple urine test predict asthma? New study aims to find out

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are investigating whether a simple urine test could predict whether young children with wheezing symptoms will go on to develop asthma.

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WA’s top health experts call for immediate action on junk food advertising on government property

WA’s leading health agencies have joined forces to call on the State Government to immediately end junk food advertising on government property.

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Families flock outdoors to find COVID silver lining

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study which looked at how Western Australian families coped with COVID-19 restrictions has shown many parents managed to find the silver lining in WA’s lockdown last year.

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International Women’s Day: Question & Answer

Today, and every day, we celebrate the inspiring female researchers, students and professional staff who work at The Kids Research Institute Australia, and the contribution they make to child health research in Australia.

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Early Years Partnership budget boost welcomed

The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed today’s announcement by the Cook Government and Minderoo Foundation of a $34.6 million boost for the Early Years Partnership to achieve better outcomes for children.

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New drug offers hope for people living with cystic fibrosis

A promising new treatment pioneered in Western Australia for people with cystic fibrosis has commenced testing in a clinical trial in the United States and Australia.

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Computer algorithm links facial masculinity to autism

A new study led by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found a link between masculine facial features and autism.