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Let the sun shine inFor decades Aussies have been told to minimise sun exposure to prevent skin cancer - now researchers at Telethon Kids are challenging that message.
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Sunny outlook for allergy-prone bubFelix was one of 195 children to take part in Dr Debbie Palmer’s research into sunlight exposure, vitamin D and eczema.
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Giving wings to a generation of Indigenous leadersIn 2005, The Kids Research Institute Australia won a National Health & Medical Research Council Indigenous Capacity Building Grant.
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Horses helpingProfessor Juli Coffin’s most recent research focuses on the healing power of horses – also known as equine-assisted learning.
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Driving a vaccine revolutionThe Kids Research Institute Australia is now part of an ambitious, yet achievable, global bid to produce such one-shot vaccines.
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People power takes tiny study to the next levelOne of the biggest problems facing young people with neuromuscular disorders is the risk of breathing problems caused by muscle weakness during sleep.
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RD-RAP: Beyond rare disease patient registries, devising a comprehensive data and analytic frameworkWe introduce and describe the concept of a Rare Disease Registry and Analytics Platform
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Understanding group A streptococcal pharyngitis and skin infections as causes of rheumatic fever: Protocol for a prospective disease incidence studyThis study will identify the incidence of true Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis and serological responses to Group A Streptococcal GAS skin infections
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A Qualitative Exploration of the Role and Needs of Classroom Teachers in Supporting the Mental Health and Well-Being of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing ChildrenThis study aimed to explore the role of schools and classroom teachers in supporting the mental health and well-being of deaf and hard of hearing children
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“I Don’t Get to Play With My Mum Anymore”: Experiences of Siblings Aged 8–12 of Children With Cancer: A Qualitative StudySiblings of children with cancer have been shown to experience disruption in multiple domains including family, school, and friendships. Existing literature on siblings' experiences focuses on older children or on a broad range of ages.