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Image: Harlie Raethel New research has shown evidence that anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) reduce bone density in children and therefore lead to an increase in the number of fractures, if used for more than a year. The study by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), in conjunction with the
Murdoch Children's Research Institute's (MCRI) Dr Daisy Shepherd has been recognised as one of Australia's superstars of science. Dr Shepherd was one of 60 scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians announced as Science & Technology Australia's Superstars of STEM by Federal Industry
Sarah Murdoch Global Ambassador and Co-Chair Board of Directors Internationally renowned model, philanthropist, television presenter and mother, Sarah Murdoch has been the Global Ambassador of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) since 2000 and a member of the Board of Directors since
Access to life-saving genomic testing for critically-ill children across Australia is a step closer, with the release of a new study that finds ultra-rapid testing can transform the diagnosis and treatment of children in intensive care. The life-changing research was recognised last month with a
From Raising Children Network Sleep matters. Before children arrive in a family’s life, sleep might have been nice-to-have, but it quickly becomes a must-have. Sleep keeps us healthy and alert – not to mention nice to be around! Without it, children and adults feel awful and have less energy
Commitment to equity and fairness, as well as years of hard work has seen Louisa Di Pietro from the Genetic Support Network Victoria (GSNV) inducted in the Lifetime achievement honour roll at the 2017 Victorian Disability Awards!Former Group Leader of the GSNV (2009 – 2016) and current team
The Melbourne Children’s Trials Centre (MCTC) is a unique collaboration between The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation and the University of Melbourne. These organisations bring together expertise in research,
A new study has found that offering children a wide variety and large quantities of snack food encourages them to eat more and this practice may be contributing to Australia's weight problem. The research*, led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and published in the latest International
Antibiotic resistance is a huge healthcare challenge. Overusing antibiotics creates ‘superbugs’ – bacteria that have become resistant to treatment. This makes it hard or impossible to treat infections.
Childhood hearing loss ranges from mild to profound. Children with mild hearing loss may have trouble hearing quiet talking while children with profound hearing loss may not have any hearing.
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