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Corynebacterium and Dolosigranulum: Future probiotic candidates for upper respiratory tract infections

We recently identified C. pseudodiphtheriticum and D. pigrum as the major nasopharyngeal species associated with resistance to recurrent ear infections

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Sun-immune connection

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation damages skin cell DNA but skin cancers develop because ultraviolet radiation also affects the immune system

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Paediatric asylum seekers in Western Australia: Identification of adversity and complex needs through comprehensive refugee health assessment

Paediatric asylum seekers have complex trauma backgrounds with exposure to multiple adverse events within disrupted family units

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Choosing primary endpoints for clinical trials of health care interventions

This narrative review describes the evolution, range and relative strengths and weaknesses of endpoints used in late phase trials

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Coffee and tea consumption during pregnancy and risk of childhood acute myeloid leukemia: A Childhood Leukemia International Consortium (CLIC) study

We investigated the potential association of maternal coffee and tea consumption during pregnancy with childhood acute myeloid leukemia risk

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Making a splash for research

We were honoured to hear the story of the incredible Darcey Brooks who is tackling the Rottnest Channel Swim this Saturday to help raise money for research here at The Kids.

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Content validation of the Quality of Life Inventory—Disability

Satisfactory content validity is reported, where ongoing consumer feedback shaped the dataset from which the final items were selected

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Improvement in Psychosocial Outcomes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and Their Parents Following Subsidy for Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Introduction of subsidized CGM showed early improvement in psychosocial and glycemic outcomes in patients and their families in Western Australia

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Does a 10-valent pneumococcal-Haemophilus influenzae protein D conjugate vaccine prevent respiratory exacerbations in children

Our study will be the first to assess vaccine efficacy targeting H. influenzae in children with recurrent PBB, CSLD and bronchiectasis.

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An assessment of computer-generated stimuli for use in studies of body size estimation and bias

Our results show that perception of body size for computer-generated stimuli was non-linear

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Genetic determinants of paediatric food allergy: A systematic review

We systematically reviewed the literature on the genetic basis of food allergy, identifying areas for further investigation

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Quorum Sensing Signaling Alters Virulence Potential and Population Dynamics in Complex Microbiome-Host Interactomes

Genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of a quorum sensing positive Psychrobacter isolate identified several quorum sensing associated systems

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How much is the right amount of therapy?

In this blog, CliniKids Director Professor Andrew Whitehouse and Research Development Manager Sarah Pillar explore one of the most common questions when it comes to support for autistic children - how much is the right amount of therapy?

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Following your child's interest

In this blog, Senior Speech Pathologist Sally Grauaug and Speech Pathology Clinical Lead Aria May share tips on following your child's interest.

What is autism?

Autism is a complex developmental condition which results in differences in the way in which a person interacts, learns and behaves.

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What is SCERTS?

In this blog, Senior Speech Pathologist Sally Grauaug and Speech Pathology Clinical Lead Aria May discuss the model SCERTS and how it can support your child's communication level.

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Clinic update - December 2023

There is lots of news to report from the clinic including holiday shutdown dates, appointment scheduling, staff updates, changes to creche, and service availability.

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Welcome Kandice!

CliniKids is excited to welcome Dr Kandice Varcin to the team as part of a new partnership between The Kids Research Institute Australia and Griffith University.