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Enhancing the lung health for preterm birth survivors by uncovering treatable traitsA project to uncover treatable traits to improve the lung health of people born preterm has been made possible thanks to a $1.99 million Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant.
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SHIP CT: A Phase 3 randomised, double-blind, controlled trial of inhaled 7% hypertonic saline versus 0.9% isotonic saline for 48 weeks in patients with Cystic Fibrosis at 3-6 years of age in parallel with the North American SHIP clinical trial.SHIP-CT, led by Professor Stephen Stick, Director of the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre at The Kids, is a unique study in preschool-aged children (from 3-6 years of age) with CF using images of the lung from chest CT scans as the main outcome measure.
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CybersafetyEven in the safety of their home, there are many risky places a child or teenager can visit online. This can be due to the content they see, who they come into contact with, and personal information they share.
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Parents’ top tips for managing their kids’ device useHave you ever wondered how other parents manage their kids’ device use? As part of a survey for our Cyber Savvy Project, The Kids researchers asked a group of parents for their top tips regarding their child's use of devices.
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Young ambassadors keep researchers on their toesFlat out trying hard to keep up with the ever-changing threats from cyberbullying, The Kids Research Institute Australia counts itself fortunate to have youth on its side.
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Kids who attend playgroup do better at schoolNew research by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found children who attend playgroups achieve better early primary school outcomes.
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The Kids researcher honoured at Premier’s Science AwardsThe Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Dr Melissa O’Donnell has been named Woodside Early Career Scientist of the Year at the 2018 Premier’s Science Awards for her internationally recognised work in the area of child abuse and neglect.
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Because of her, we can: NAIDOC Week 2018As leaders, trailblazers, researchers, teachers, and social change advocates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women at The Kids fought and continue to fight to bring positive, sustainable change to the health and well-being of Aboriginal children and families.
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Chinese immigrants in Australia at higher risk of allergies, research showsChinese immigrants who live in a Western environment like Australia have an increased risk of allergies, hay fever and asthma, new research led by Curtin University and The Kids Research Institute Australia has found.