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Chance to prevent asthma missed

Two Australian scientists are spearheading an international campaign that's challenging the way asthma drugs are developed and tested.

Infections leave life-long scars

High rates of recurrent infection are a major risk to the health of Aboriginal children and are comparable to those of third world countries.

New study shows no consistent decrease in child maltreatment

A new study of child maltreatment over the last 20 years in developed countries has found no consistent decrease in rates despite a raft of policy initiatives.

Telethon Institute appoints new Director

Leading paediatrician and infectious diseases specialist Professor Jonathan Carapetis has been named Director of The Kids for Child Health Research.

Free nutrition & lifestyle program for new mums

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are offering a free nutrition and lifestyle program for plus sized mums and their babies who live in the Joondalup area.

Grant to expand innovative consumer involvement program

A $3.2 million grant from Lotterywest will allow the highly successful Consumer Involvement Program to be expanded to 18 other WA organisations.

Maternity-care: measuring women’s perceptions

Development of an instrument to assess women's perception of their entire maternity-care experience

New building brings research closer to the bedside

Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research will be located in an integrated building with the state's new children's hospital

Alcohol Health Warnings Protect Mums and Babies

Researchers at Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research support calls for mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products.

Mums-to-be urged to stress less

Mums-to-be shouldn't worry unnecessarily about potential risks during their pregnancy