30 September 2021

New app to help parents address their child’s health needs

A new app has been created to help parents distinguish between the normal ups and downs of childhood and...

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29 September 2021

Advisory group established to better support preschool children

Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Professor Sharon Goldfeld has joined a new panel of experts...

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22 September 2021

Common antibiotic reduces low birth weight and prematurity

A common antibiotic has been found to reduce low birth weight and premature births, if taken during...

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21 September 2021

Yard size does not impact on children’s physical activity levels

Yard size does not affect children's physical activity levels, according to a new study, suggesting outdoor...

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17 September 2021

Long COVID symptoms in children rarely persist beyond three months

Long COVID symptoms rarely persisted beyond 12 weeks in children and adolescents, unlike adults. But more...

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16 September 2021

Test screening for leading infectious cause of hearing loss in babies feasible and well-received

A saliva test taken by parents to screen for the leading infectious cause of hearing loss in babies was...

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14 September 2021

Eight research projects secure federal grants

Improving concussion recovery, reducing the food allergy epidemic and unlocking the regenerative potential...

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09 September 2021

Trial begins for a child-friendly COVID-19 test

Children across Australia and the world could soon have access to a less invasive COVID-19 swab following a...

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01 September 2021

Healthy diets linked to better mental health and wellbeing

A healthy diet was linked to better mental health and wellbeing, highlighting the need for more strategies...

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27 August 2021

Cost of raising a child with rare genetic disorder is significant but could be reduced by earlier diagnosis

The cost of raising a child with a rare genetic disorder was significant but the economic burden could be...

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25 August 2021

Tuberculosis vaccine might help reduce eczema in infants

A century-old tuberculosis vaccine could help reduce the incidence of eczema in high-risk infants due to...

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24 August 2021

Young teens should be added to vaccine rollout when supply increases

Paediatricians, mental health clinicians, epidemiologists, infectious disease and vaccine experts from the...

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20 August 2021

Teens who use cannabis frequently more likely to have premature baby

Teenagers who use cannabis frequently were more likely to have children born preterm when they become...

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19 August 2021

Drop in antibiotic prescribing following COVID-19 restrictions

Antibiotic prescription rates have decreased by 36 per cent following COVID-19 restrictions despite stable...

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16 August 2021

Most kids with COVID-19 have mild cases and make a full recovery within weeks

Most children with COVID-19 last year had mild cases, didn't require medical care and made a full recovery...

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