20 May 2021

Victorian budget invests in the health of Generation Victoria

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute welcomes the additional funding commitment from the Victorian...

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14 May 2021

Project aiming to prevent tooth decay in children awarded federal grant

A Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) led project that aims to reduce tooth decay by developing a...

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10 May 2021

New Strep A human challenge model paves the way to test vaccines against the common deadly bacteria

Melbourne researchers have successfully developed a new Strep A human challenge model, paving the way to...

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06 May 2021

An early night can reduce a child’s weight just as much as exercise

Getting extra sleep can reduce a child's weight just as well as exercise, according to a new study.The...

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30 April 2021

A third of kids develop a mental health problem after concussion

A third of children and adolescents develop a mental health problem after a concussion, which could persist...

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22 April 2021

Research into the effects of COVID-19 on different organs receives funding boost

A study into the effects of COVID-19 on different organs has received a State Government funding boost to...

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22 April 2021

Children exposed to intimate partner violence twice as likely to have poorer language skills and mental and physical health

A new study has found up to half of all children with language difficulties and mental and physical health...

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16 April 2021

Patients who are overweight or obese at risk of more severe COVID-19

Patients who are overweight or obese have more severe COVID-19 and are highly likely to require invasive...

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06 April 2021

Sterilising dummies linked to increased risk of food allergies

A new study has linked sterilising pacifiers (or dummies) with an increased risk of food allergies in...

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03 April 2021

Vale Carla Zampatti

We are deeply saddened to learn of Carla Zampatti's passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with her...

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22 March 2021

Vital improvements needed to Australian Immunisation Register

Several targeted vaccine programs introduced to the Australian National Immunisation Program (NIP) last...

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18 March 2021

New research centre to improve mental health care

A new network of researchers including from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is aiming to...

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15 March 2021

Mental health pilot program expands to more primary schools

A pilot mental health program successfully trialled in Victorian primary schools will be expanded to a...

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13 March 2021

Virtual discussion: Investing in Oxygen

The 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, hosted a virtual discussion with Dr. John...

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11 March 2021

Kids’ blood pressure measurements substantially different between arms, potential for misdiagnosis

Blood pressure measurements in children and adolescents should be taken from both arms after new research...

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