29 October 2021

Children with mental health problems at increased risk of mental disorders as adults

Children with mental health problems were at increased risk of developing a mental...

27 October 2021

Research group chosen as Collaborating Centre for Scabies Control

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the Murdoch Children's Research...

20 October 2021

Data informing the return of students to classrooms and measures to keep schools COVID safe

The data informing the return of students to classrooms in Victoria and measures to keep...

19 October 2021

Common infections in pregnant mums linked to leukaemia risk in children

Common maternal infections during pregnancy, such as urinary and respiratory tract...

18 October 2021

Researcher receives grant to explore food allergy remission in children

Murdoch Children's Research Institute Professor Mimi Tang and her team have been awarded...

15 October 2021

Cell-based influenza vaccine provides protection against the flu in children

A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in...

15 October 2021

Mental health program expands to more primary schools

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

14 October 2021

New initiative to improve epilepsy treatments

A new research initiative has been created to help improve childhood epilepsy...

05 October 2021

Mums experiencing disadvantage report high rates of job loss and stress during COVID-19 pandemic

A third of Australian mums experiencing disadvantage have suffered job or income loss as...

04 October 2021

Grant to advance research into severe bacterial pneumonia

A Murdoch Children's Research Institute led project has received funding for research...

01 October 2021

Leading a worldwide effort to better prevent and treat scabies

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute ( MCRI ) and its partners are leading a global...

30 September 2021

Virtual reality helps children receive radiotherapy

A trial has confirmed that virtual reality helps children calmly receive radiotherapy...

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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...

29 September 2021

Advisory group established to better support preschool children

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

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...