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A new phone app developed by The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Dr Roslyn Giglia is helping mothers change the way they approach alcohol and breastfeeding.

Research reveals new link between Vitamin D, lung bacteria and asthma

A The Kids for Child Health Research study has uncovered a new link between vitamin D levels and asthma.

Telethon Institute Research project in nation's top 10

National focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders welcomed

Leading researchers into the effects of alcohol in pregnancy have thrown their support behind the recommendations of a national Inquiry into FASD.

Update of the WHO/IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Database based on analysis of allergen sequences

This paper summarizes updates of allergen names approved at the meetings of the IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee in 2011 through 2013.

Data resource profile: The Australian early development index (AEDI)

This paper describes the Australian Early Development Index, a developmental census conducted by the Australian Government across the entire population of...

Multiple Research Assistant positions - Respiratory Health Research

We have multiple positions available in child health research in the areas of asthma, cystic fibrosis, Aboriginal health and following preterm birth.

Longitudinal trajectory of gross motor skills in school-aged children with Rett syndrome

In children with Rett syndrome, this study aimed to (1) describe gross motor skill trajectories; and (2) analyse the influences of genetic variant and comorbidities. This was a prospective longitudinal study conducted at the Danish National Center for Rett Syndrome 2008 to 2022. The Rett Syndrome Gross Motor Scale (RSGMS) was administered, and clinical data collected at each visit.

Can a simple urine test predict asthma? New study aims to find out

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are investigating whether a simple urine test could predict whether young children with wheezing symptoms will go on to develop asthma.

Targeting host-microbial interactions to develop otitis media therapies

Otitis media (OM; middle ear infection) is the most common reason for pre-school children to visit a doctor, be prescribed antimicrobials, or undergo surgery. Recent Cochrane reviews of clinical trials have identified that antibiotics and grommet surgery are only moderately effective in treating OM, with recurrent or persistent infection observed in one-third of children. Research efforts are focusing on developing improved therapies to treat OM and prevent disease recurrence.