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Call for national newborn screening for little-known CMV virus

Western Australian researchers advocate for a national newborn screening program for congenital CMV to prevent hearing loss and related disabilities in infants.

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The balance between screen, face and free time

Professor Donna Cross advises parents on keeping your children engaged and amused during the holidays, especially around screen time and cyber safety.

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Global push to eliminate confusion on lung function tests

A global research network has taken another step towards standardising the way doctors interpret commonly used lung function tests.

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Lung study helps history-making generation get a handle on their health

A lung function study carried out by Dr Shannon Simpson provided the most comprehensive follow-up of very pre-term children of any study so far carried out on the lung health of this vulnerable group.

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It’s powerful: The Cranbrook State School experience

By his own admission, Cranbrook State School principal Jeffrey Capell was initially resistant to the idea that the school could better support the development of children before they were old enough to actually enrol in school.

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AEDC translation toolkit helps schools help kids

A toolkit designed to help schools use AEDC data to inform planning of early childhood programs and encourage engagement with the broader early childhood community is making a difference.

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Children the key to breaking the cycle of disadvantage

A national strategy that focuses on early child development is the key to breaking the cycle of Aboriginal poor health and disadvantage.

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National study to unravel triggers for childhood leukaemia

A national study is investigating diet, chemical exposure and genetic factors in a new bid to unravel the causes of childhood leukaemia.

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Trial determines safest airway device for babies in surgery

A groundbreaking WA trial, published in The Lancet, has determined that a laryngeal mask for babies is preferred over endotracheal tube during minor surgeries

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UV and Vitamin D

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia are continuing to hone in on the effects of ultraviolet radiation and vitamin D on the immune system.