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Genetic analysis reveals range of Rett syndromeThe first comprehensive analysis of the clinical effects of genetic mutations involved in Rett syndrome
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Study shows dramatic increase in caesarean sectionsA new study has found that the rate of caesarean sections in Western Australia has almost doubled in a 20 year period to 2003.
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Perth researchers to trial bird flu vaccinePerth researchers have begun a trial to test the effectiveness of a new vaccine to protect against the potentially deadly bird flu.

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Remote pools boost Aboriginal child healthA comprehensive study into the impact of swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities has found significant health and social benefits for children.
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Sugary drinks in the spotlightAt The Kids, many of our studies have uncovered significant health risks associated with both high sugar drinks and energy drinks.
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Trying to beat asthma caused by exerciseProfessor Graham Hall is leading a study looking at exercise-related asthma in young children, and we need volunteers to take part.
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Social disadvantage the focus for WA child health researchersResearchers from The Kids will play a significant role in investigating - and breaking - the generational cycle of social disadvantage.
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Telethon Institute a key player in new national autism researchThe Telethon Institute will play a key role in a ground breaking, multi-million dollar Autism research centre announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
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SNAP-PYThere are an estimated 5000 episodes per year of bloodstream infections due to Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) in Australia and an associated mortality of 20%. Despite this, there is little clinical trials evidence to guide best management.
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Compound Repurposing Into Novel Therapeutics In COVID-19 At risk Lungs (CRITICAL Study)Anthony Christopher David Ingrid Shannon Thomas Kicic Blyth Martino Laing Simpson Iosifidis BSc (Hons) PhD MBBS (Hons) DCH FRACP FRCPA PhD BSc PhD