24 February 2023

Stem cell-derived kidneys could help better understand rare kidney disorder

Growing stem cell-derived kidneys in the laboratory could help better understand a rare genetic kidney...

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23 February 2023

Children undergoing chemotherapy could benefit from Apple Watch monitoring

Children undergoing chemotherapy could benefit from a new Murdoch Children’s Research Institute trial...

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22 February 2023

Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding rates

Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 were separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding and...

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21 February 2023

Changing Children's Chances project addresses the inequity faced by Australian children

Reducing inequities in children’s health and development would have immediate and lasting benefits for...

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20 February 2023

Early Years Summit a welcome focus on Australian children

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute was a key participant in the Albanese Government’s inaugural...

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17 February 2023

Australian researchers team up with Moderna on mRNA Strep A vaccine

An international network led by The University of Queensland and including Murdoch Children’s Research...

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16 February 2023

Research begins to better understand link between early-life body size and pre-menopausal breast cancer

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute researcher Professor Terry Dwyer has received a grant to better...

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15 February 2023

Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma but are often irregular and inconsistent

Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma, however, they are often irregular and...

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14 February 2023

Innovative digital program to decode youth mental health and well-being

A new evidence-backed, video-led education program featuring TV, TikTok and sporting stars has been...

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06 February 2023

MRFF projects improving the health and well-being of Australians

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a $20 billion long-term investment supporting Australian health...

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27 January 2023

World-first guidelines created to help prevent heart complications in children during cancer treatment

The world’s first international clinical guidelines to help prevent and treat heart complications in...

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27 January 2023

New evidence to help families know when to introduce solids and allergenic foods

Introduction of peanuts and eggs before children turn one helps to prevent food allergy, a new global...

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23 January 2023

Championing the vaccine cause in Vietnam

To help boost the roll-out of vaccines, researchers from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute,...

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18 January 2023

Simple nasal spray significantly reduces snoring and breathing difficulties in children

A simple nasal spray significantly reduced snoring and breathing difficulties in children and halved the...

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15 December 2022

Federal grants to advance earlier diagnosis and treatments for childhood conditions

Better treatments and diagnostics for childhood pneumonia, heart disease, rare diseases and stroke are the...

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