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Australian researchers are at the forefront of a new clinical trial that may bring hope to children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and their families. The phase II trial, funded by Antisense Therapeutics, will test a potential new drug for DMD in children who have become wheelchair-bound
Hundreds of new species that belong to the skin microbiome in infants have been uncovered in a new study, with further research to investigate any link to allergic diseases. The skin is the human body’s largest organ, which supports thousands of different microorganisms, most of which are
The team behind a Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) led project has been celebrated for their work in newborn medicine, aiming to improve the health outcomes of preterm and sick babies. Professor Lex Doyle and the Centre of Research Excellence in Newborn Medicine team have been
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Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s (MCRI) World Scabies Program has completed the first round of its mass roll-out of an anti-parasitic drug in the Solomon Islands and Fiji, helping to protect millions from the contagious skin condition. The project, one of the Macquarie 50th Anniversary
A new national framework has been created to help steer children and young people in Australia towards better health and well-being. The Future Healthy Countdown 2030 tracks and reports on the most important health and well-being outcomes for young Australians amid rising concerns about the
Reducing the dose of a widely used COVID-19 booster vaccine produces a similar immune response in adults to a full-dose with fewer side effects, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and the National Centre for Communicable Diseases in
A new network has been created to support and advocate for community hubs, a wraparound care service, that is our “best chance” at improving the overall health and well-being of families in Australia. The National Child and Family Hubs Network, a multidisciplinary expert group that brings
A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) researcher has been awarded a grant to better understand how sex hormones influence the immune system. Associate Professor Boris Novakovic’s work will be supported by The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, which has named him as one of 18 Allen
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