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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04 March 2021

First detailed insight into newborn babies’ lungs at birth

Melbourne researchers have captured the first detailed images of newborn babies' lungs as they take their...

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26 February 2021

Decrease in peanut allergy among infants after guideline changes

Changes to food allergy guidelines have led to a 16 per cent decrease in peanut allergy among infants,...

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24 February 2021

Researcher awarded grant for trial of oral antibiotic treatment for bone and joint infections

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Associate Professor Amanda Gwee has been awarded a grant for...

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17 February 2021

New project to address low birth weight

A new project led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) aims to reduce the number of babies...

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15 February 2021

Aspirin preferred to prevent blood clots in kids after heart surgery

Aspirin should be favoured over warfarin to prevent blood clotting in children who undergo a surgery that...

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03 February 2021

Australia and New Zealand-specific child head injury guidelines created

Australia's and New Zealand's first set of clinical guidelines for children's head injuries has been...

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28 January 2021

MCRI community members and researcher recognised with 2021 Australia Day Honours

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute congratulates philanthropists Dr George and Mrs Joan Lefroy for...

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27 January 2021

Maternal nurse home visits improve mothers’ mental health

New research has shown disadvantaged mothers' mental health and wellbeing improved after regular maternal...

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12 January 2021

Me and UooUoo: The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail

Join UooUoo on a colourful outdoor adventure to help raise funds for the The Royal Children's Hospital and...

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17 December 2020

In conversation with philanthropist Mike Milken

Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Director, Professor Kathryn North AC, MCRI global ambassador,...

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16 December 2020

New Murdoch Children's research projects secure federal funding

Testing new treatments for genetic skeletal disorders and improving rapid diagnoses for neurogenetic...

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15 December 2020

Researcher wins pitch competition for osteoarthritis drug idea

An idea for an osteoarthritis drug that targets cartilage degradation has won Murdoch Children's Research...

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11 December 2020

Food allergy researchers acknowledged

Two Murdoch Children's Research Institute researchers have been awarded grants to support their work in...

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03 December 2020

New project to improve health and well-being of young people with cerebral palsy

A new research project has been created to better understand and address the health care and service needs...

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