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Patterns trends and increasing disparities in mortality for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal infants born in Western Australia 1980-2001: population database study

Since there are known disparities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations in Australia, trends in infant mortality rates can be used to assess the...

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Safety and immunogenicity of a combined DTPa-IPV vaccine administered as a booster from 4 years of age: a review

A combined DTPa-IPV booster vaccine was administered as a 4th or 5th dose after DTPa or DTPw priming.

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The First Research Report: patterns and trends in mortality of Western Australian infants, children and young people 1980-2002

The Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People today officially released this report.

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Neonatal neurophysiology

Clin Prof Lakshmi Nagarajan, consultant neurologist at PCH, leads nationally and internationally research on video EEG in preterm infants cared for

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Asthma: Acute asthma flare-up in school-age children

The aim of this study is to identify differences in immune cells that are involved in the disease.

Genetics and Health

The Genetics and Health Team's priorities lie in understanding the biological mechanisms behind development of a range of rare and complex diseases, to help improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention both in Australian populations and internationally.

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Recent changes in IVF clinical practice: data linkage to investigate their impact on fetal growth and birth defects

This project is using Western Australian linked data, together with data from national collections (Medicare, Pharmaceuticals), to examine potential impacts of IVF practices on outcomes in the offspring and the mother.

About us

Discover what drives us as an organisation. Learn about history and the impact of the Institute along with the amazing ambitious goals we've achieved so far in the field of children's research.

Aboriginal Commitment

Working Together: The Kids Research Institute Australia Commitment to Aboriginal Children and Families

Annual Report 2016

The Kids Research Institute Australia's annual report highlights the accomplishments of our researchers, furthering our mission to secure a happier, healthier future for kids everywhere.