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Two of the most common causes of night waking in children are night terrors and nightmares. Parents often get them confused but they are different, as is how they should be managed. Before we can understand night terrors and nightmares, we need to understand normal sleep. All children and adults
Families can wait years for a diagnosis of a rare genetic disorder, but a new test can provide answers in days for a better understanding of the condition and potentially earlier treatment. In its standard definition, the word ‘rare’ describes something that doesn’t happen very often. So
We have established and operate the first biobank in Australia aimed at improving research and treatments for rare genetic diseases caused by changes to genes on chromosome 15, including Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and Angelman syndrome (AS).
This study will address the two most important questions that parents ask their treating obstetrician or neonatologist: why did my baby have a stroke and how will the stroke affect my baby’s future development? This study aims to: Determine disease mechanisms and their relationship to
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) is deeply saddened to learn of Harold Mitchell AC’s passing on February 10, 2024. Harold was a great friend and loyal supporter of MCRI. His remarkable philanthropic contributions to our researchers have helped improve the lives of all children,
Muscular dystrophy gradually causes the body’s muscles to weaken and waste over time.Muscular dystrophies are usually inherited conditions. There are about 30 variations, all involving muscle weakening and wasting.
AQUA is one of the world’s largest long-term studies looking at the effects on child development of drinking low or moderate levels of alcohol in pregnancy. Women are told not to drink during pregnancy to protect their babies. But can the occasional glass of wine hurt? And what if a woman has
This study aims to uncover the signals that govern the balance between effective lung repair and maladaptive fibrosis following respiratory viral infections, with the goal of identifying therapeutic targets to improve recovery and prevent long-term pulmonary fibrosis.
Ollie has run out of enough fingers and toes to count how many times he’s been rushed to the emergency department after having an asthma attack. The three-year-old has been admitted to hospital 48 times to treat his severe asthma. But mum Rachel Cornwell (pictured above) said the 45-minute trip
Timetable for short courses and training by Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU).
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