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Modelling the seasonal epidemics of respiratory syncytial virus in young children

This paper describes a mathematical model used to predict when an epidemic of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will occur so that preventive measures, such...

Host genetic factors in American cutaneous leishmaniasis: A critical appraisal of studies conducted in an endemic area of Brazil

This paper reviews American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) immunogenetics in the state of Bahia (BA), northeastern Brazil, highlighting the interacting roles...

Effectiveness of clindamycin and intravenous immunoglobulin, and risk of disease in contacts, in invasive group a streptococcal infections

This paper reports on treatment, and preventing infection in close contact, of invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) using the antibiotic clindamycin and...

Mother's love for bacterial babies: the commitment of Audrey Michael, Mition Yoannes and Tilda Orami to medical research

Face-to-face interviews were conducted with all three women for the purpose of profiling women who are leaders in health and medicine in Papua New Guinea.

Effectiveness of Palivizumab in Preventing RSV Hospitalization in High Risk Children: A Real-World Perspective

This review supports the recommended use of palivizumab for reducing RSV-associated hospitalisation rates in premature babies born at gestational age <33 weeks.

Examining ERBB2 as a candidate gene for susceptibility to leprosy (Hansen's disease) in Brazil

This study examines whether polymorphisms in the ERBB2 gene were associated with leprosy in primary and replication cohorts from northeastern Brazil.

National funding for bright ideas targeting ear infections and dangerous fungi

Two projects led by The Kids Research Institute Australia have been awarded more than $2.5 million to fund innovative ideas focused, respectively, on combating persistent ear infections and investigating how dangerous fungi invade the bodies of immunocompromised people.

Decades-old work picked up by Google’s DeepMind leads to global scientific breakthrough

A researcher's work from 20 years ago has helped to crack one of biology’s biggest mysteries.

Multi-million-dollar investment in child health to support vital research

Four The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have received prestigious fellowships and four significant cohort studies led or co-led by The Kids have received key grants under two new funding programs supported by the State Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.

Leading disease modeller appointed inaugural Fiona Stanley Chair of Child Health Research

The Kids Research Institute Australia and The University of Western Australia are proud to announce the appointment of the inaugural Fiona Stanley Chair of Child Health Research, Professor Melissa Penny.