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Long COVID symptoms rarely persisted beyond 12 weeks in children and adolescents, unlike adults. But more studies were required to investigate the risk and impact of long COVID in young people to help guide vaccine policy decisions in Australia, according to a review led by the Murdoch Children's
A new study has found there is little evidence that a widely used antidepressant is effective at reducing obsessive-compulsive behaviours in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. The research, led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and published in the latest edition
New research on the genetics of Prader-Willi and Angelman syndromes could help in developing personalised therapies for associated mental illness and autism features. Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and Angelman syndrome (AS) have few treatments for associated complications including autism spectrum
A new Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and The University of Melbourne project has received funding to help improve outcomes for children and adolescents with painful congenital hip disease. Associate Professor Leo Donnan secured the $2.5 million Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant to
A regular, affordable antibiotic treatment significantly reduced the risk of underlying rheumatic heart disease progression in children and adolescents, according to a new study. The research, led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,
Although current guidelines regarding confidentiality within psychological practice are internationally consistent, many Australian psychologists still disagree on when they would breach confidentiality when dealing with adolescents, a new study by Murdoch Children's Research Institute and
A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study. The research found the cell-based quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIVc) produced a sufficient immune response in children aged two to 18 years. The lead
A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute pilot study will explore the use of medicinal cannabis to reduce symptoms in children and adolescents who are undergoing palliative care for non-cancerous conditions. The study has received $75,000 from the latest round of the State Government’s
A trial led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is recruiting 80 children and adolescents allergic to egg to test a pioneering new approach to food allergies. MCRI Professor Mimi Tang is developing a probiotic and peanut immunotherapy treatment, which has shown long-lasting effects
COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases of the disease in children and adolescents, according to a review. However, with most children now having caught the SARS-CoV-2 virus and building up a natural immunity, the additional benefit of vaccination in healthy children is minimal. The
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