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The Kids receives critical funding boost from WA GovernmentThe Kids Research Institute Australia is one of 20 West Australian research facilities to share in $25 million funding under the State Government’s Research Infrastructure Support (RIS) program, through the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.
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Philanthropic legacy dedicated to seeing all kids with cancer survive and thriveOne of WA’s biggest ever philanthropic gifts will transform childhood cancer research and treatment by improving outcomes for children with cancer and discovering more effective and less toxic treatments.
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Jonathan Carapetis honoured by the Greek communityProfessor Jonathan Carapetis AM, has been recognised as an outstanding member of the Greek diaspora in Australia for his longstanding excellence and leadership within the health and medical research sector.
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Crucial advancement in the treatment of childhood sarcomaCure Cancer and The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Dr Ben Wylie announced new potential treatment in time for Childhood Sarcoma Awareness month.
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Colostrum’s critical role in fighting undernutritionIn celebration of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7), we're thrilled to share our latest research that's revolutionising our understanding of breast milk and supporting breastfeeding mothers.
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Intubation study points the way to safer surgery in babiesPerth researchers who were involved in an international study which examined two different techniques used to intubate newborns and young babies during surgery expect the findings to lead to a change in global practice.
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OPINION: Fiona Stanley and Dan McAullay: Close the Gap focus ignores positivesThis opinion article was originally published in the West Australian on July 20, 2023.
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Top honour for folate hero Carol BowerA huge congratulations to The Kids Research Institute Australia founding researcher, Emeritus Professor Carol Bower, who has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her profound impact on child and public health over a 40-year career.
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Protocol for the systematic review of the prevention, treatment and public health management of impetigo, scabies and fungal skin infections in resource-limited settingsThe evidence derived from the review will be used to inform the development of guidelines for the management of skin infections in resource-limited settings
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Spinal fusion in girls with Rett syndrome: Post-operative recovery and family experiencesRett syndrome is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder mainly affecting females and scoliosis is a common co-morbidity. Spinal fusion may be recommended if...