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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is celebrated on December 3rd each year. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability, and to celebrate their achievements and contributions. The themes for IDPwD in 2020 are 'Building Back Better:
A new research project has been created to better understand and address the health care and service needs of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy. The $2.5 million project led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute will bring together leading researchers and clinicians in the
When Lachie was told he couldn't take part in a primary school swimming carnival because he wasn't able to swim 50 metres, he handled it like every other challenge he's come up against. With a determination not to allow his disability to hold him back. Twelve months later Lachie was racing
Differences in the immune systems and better blood vessel health were among the factors protecting children from severe COVID-19, according to a new review. A huge body of global COVID-19 literature was reviewed by experts at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), the University of
** TRIGGER WARNING ** (This article contains information about self-harm in children)New research reveals that some primary school-aged children have self-harmed, prompting calls for intervention efforts to start earlier. Led by researchers at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and The
What is CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder? CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) is a rare neurological condition in young children resulting in seizures and severe developmental delay. CDD is caused by 'mistakes' in a gene on the X-chromosome called CDKL5. The genetic association was only identified in
Fiji's national vaccine program against pneumonia, a serious lung condition, and rotavirus, a common disease which causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, has reduced illness and death, new research shows. The Melbourne-led research team, which worked with the Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical
What is human papillomavirus?Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that is primarily spread through sexual contact. There are more than 100 types of HPV and can be classified into low- or high-risk types based on the disease they cause. Low-risk HPV types such as type 6 and 11 can cause small
Sarah & Lachlan Murdoch have announced a $5 million endowment to the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), to celebrate their family's commitment to child health research. The announcement was made at MCRI's Annual Showcase, held remotely this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was
Researchers have used cutting edge technology to bioprint miniature human kidneys in the lab, paving the way for new treatments for kidney failure and possibly lab-grown transplants. The study, led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and biotech company Organovo and published in
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