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Respiratory syncytial virus prevention within reach: the vaccine and monoclonal antibody landscapeRespiratory syncytial virus is the second most common cause of infant mortality and a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults (aged >60 years). Efforts to develop a respiratory syncytial virus vaccine or immunoprophylaxis remain highly active.
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Pre-Clinical Evaluation of the Hypomethylating Agent Decitabine for the Treatment of T-Cell Lymphoblastic LymphomaT-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) is a rare and aggressive lymphatic cancer, often diagnosed at a young age. Patients are treated with intensive chemotherapy, potentially followed by a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Although prognosis of T-LBL has improved with intensified treatment protocols, they are associated with side effects and 10-20% of patients still die from relapsed or refractory disease. Given this, the search toward less toxic anti-lymphoma therapies is ongoing.
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Fathers’ Experiences of Childhood Cancer: A Phenomenological Qualitative StudyResearch has shown differences in how fathers and mothers respond to a child's cancer diagnosis. Previous studies have highlighted that sociocultural norm shape fathers' experiences of their child's cancer diagnosis. Our phenomenological qualitative study aimed to examine the lived experiences of fathers whose children have been diagnosed with cancer and explore the impact of sociocultural gender roles.
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Minderoo Foundation funds vaccine trial to protect WA healthcare workers from COVID-19At least 2,000 WA healthcare workers will help test whether an existing tuberculosis vaccine can reduce their chance of COVID-19 infection, lessen the severity of symptoms and boost immunity.
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World-first maps reveal how long it takes to reach healthcare from anywhere in the globeNew research which maps the entire global population’s travel time to their nearest healthcare facility has revealed major inequalities in access to healthcare depending on whether people have access to motorised transport or not.
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Replication of rare aggressive brain cancer could pave the way for better treatmentsIn an Australian-first, The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have developed a new tool that could improve outcomes for children with a highly aggressive type of brain cancer.
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Consumer engagement jewel recognised for changing the conversation on health researchPioneering health consumer advocate Anne McKenzie AM has been awarded the National Health and Medical Research Council’s prestigious Consumer Engagement Award in recognition of an almost 30-year career.
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School routes swimming in junk food adsPerth children are being exposed to thousands of junk food ads every year on their way to and from school, a study led by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found.
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How the pandemic has shaped the mental health of our kidsThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers went into 79 WA primary and secondary schools in 2020.
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