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Liana’s story begins nine years ago. It starts with a sore ankle, a fever, a trip to the emergency room and clinic and finally a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF).
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Old, painful rheumatic heart disease treatment could be phased outAn international trial reveals 95% of rheumatic heart disease patients prefer less painful penicillin injections under the skin, aiming to improve treatment adherence.
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Unified response critical to address spread of ‘flesh eating’ bacteriaA surge in invasive group A streptococcal reports in Australia has prompted The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers to call for a unified national public health response, with cases tipped to increase.
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Study suggests flu vaccine may take edge off RSV casesA The Kids Research Institute Australia study has suggested the seasonal flu vaccine for children could also protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with the dual benefit easing pressure on hospitals.
Read about the Research Focus Area Leads at the Children's Diabetes Centre.
Many of the Centre's researchers have been responsible for discovering and contributing to real game-changers, making a difference to children with diabetes.
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Congratulations Dr Anna BoggissAnna has been awarded a three-year Fellowship to tackle the urgent gap in care in young Western Australians living with type 1 diabetes who are at heightened risk of developing eating disorders.
PhD Scholarship opportunities The Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre; A JDRF Global Centre of Excellence, (“the Centre”) based at The Kids Research
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Major funding to transform diabetes managementCongratulations to Professor Liz Davis and her team at the Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre, who have received significant digital health grants through the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.
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Honours/Masters scholarship - now openWe provide opportunities for integrated research and clinical projects and scholarships are granted on a competitive basis to outstanding candidates.