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Sialic acid-to-urea ratio as a measure of airway surface hydration

We explored a robust method to estimate mucus hydration using sialic acid as a marker for mucin content.

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Congenital Cytomegalovirus among Children with Cerebral Palsy

To determine the proportion of children with CP and CMV, taking various factors into account.

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The ultimate goal of ORIGINS is to reduce the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases through 'a healthy start to life'.

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Major milestone for Early Moves; a key sub-project of ORIGINS investigating early signs of learning difficulties in babies

Ground-breaking WA-led study, Early Moves has hit a major milestone, with 3,000 participants successfully recruited over a four-year period. 

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WA Cohorts Network welcomes FHRI Funding Announcement

The State Government has launched the new WA Cohort Studies Research Project Support Program, recognising the value and importance of the three major cohort studies in WA.

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New funding supports program to create "happier" parents

New funding from Channel 7 Telethon Trust is allowing ECU researchers to work with ORIGINS families to investigate how parents and their babies can best be supported in the first year.

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Dental screening app shown to have potential to help remote families

ORIGINS' Dental Screening project has completed its feasibility study, showing that the tested smartphone app, enabling remote screening of children's teeth by dental professionals, has the potential to help remote families access dental care, among other benefits.

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Important information about COVID-19 protocol for ORIGINS participants

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in Australia and requirements outlined by the WA Government, we need our families to be aware of how this effects ORIGINS and our participants.

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COVID-19 Update: Perth Lockdown 3 July 2021

ORIGINS is moving to virtual appointments and couriers to collect home samples during the June 2021 Perth lockdown.

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Baby's Social and Developmental Milestones

Paediatrician Dr Lana Bell's tips on identifying baby developmental milestones