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This study examined whether the 12-month prevalence of major depressive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and conduct disorder among 6- to 17-year-olds in Australia changed between 1998 and 2013 to 2014. It also investigated whether changes in the prevalence of disorders over this time varied for children living in families containing 2 parents versus single parents, and families with high versus low income.

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This review covers basic aspects of histone modification and the role of posttranslational histone modifications in the development of allergic diseases

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we summarize the literature on the epidemiology and diagnosis of this invasive fungal infection and provide suggestions on the management of mucormycosis in children

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Scabies and impetigo are common in Timor-Leste, with very high prevalence of scabies in the rural district of Ermera

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We provide a narrative review of Motivational Interviewing and map its core features onto the extant literature on self‐reported motivations for bullying

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This large population-based study identified no consistent association across two cohorts between prenatal head growth and postnatal autistic traits

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To celebrate NAIDOC week we sat down with Isabelle Adams, the coordinator of The Kids Research Institute Australia's Kulunga Aboriginal Research Development Unit (KARDU).

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The rates of RHD in Timor-Leste are among the highest in the world, and prevalence is higher among girls than boys. Community engagement is essential for ensuring follow-up and the effective delivery of secondary prophylaxis.

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We describe two unusual cases of MPE and use DNA methylation analyses to compare their signatures to try and distinguish if these represent a unique subset.

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We argue that the success of planetary health solutions is predicated on a more sophisticated understanding of the psychology of prevention and intervention at all scales

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The impact of perinatal outcomes, maternal social and health outcomes and level of culturally secure service availability on the health outcomes of Western Australian Aboriginal infants and children

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In this video, Professor Donna Cross from the Telethon Kids Institute provides some practical advice on how to respond if your child is being bullied.

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Perth's The Kids Research Institute Australia has welcomed the passing of legislation to establish the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

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Nutritionist Dr Roslyn Giglia from The Kids Research Institute Australia shares her top 6 ways to get your kids to eat their vegies.

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A new study by The Kids Research Institute Australia has found current early intervention programs are failing to identify a large proportion of children with language an

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Friends and supporters of The Kids Research Institute Australia are invited to join us to celebrate 25 years of making a difference to kids' health at our Open Day.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are developing a mobile phone app that will give you tailored advice for your skin type.

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That's why Melissa has signed up her four year old healthy son Odin for a study at Perth's The Kids Research Institute Australia that will help kids with cystic fibrosis.

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Professor Stephen Stick has been awarded the prestigious Richard C. Talamo Distinguished Clinical Achievement Award from the US Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Like all of us, Dr Shelley Gorman grew up with the 'slip, slop, slap' message. And for good reason, Australia is one of the sunniest countries in the world.