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Embrace 2024 Big Idea winner announcedAssociate Professor Yael Perry, lead investigator Dr Blake Cavve (both The Kids Research Institute Australia) and Dr Julie Moore (PCH's Gender Diversity Service and UWA)

One of the unique aspects of CliniKids is the integration of clinical services with cutting-edge research. Our exceptional team of researchers work in collaboration with our clinicians to give the community access to the world's best evidence-based therapies.
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Comparing home polysomnography with transcutaneous CO2 monitoring to laboratory polysomnography in children with neuromuscular disordersClinical utility of home polysomnography in children with neuromuscular disorders is limited by lack of evidence that sleep-disordered breathing can be reliably identified and inability to diagnose hypoventilation because carbon dioxide is not measured.
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Cystic FibrosisCystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common chronic, life-shortening genetic condition affecting young Australians. There is no cure but researchers are working to prevent the onset of lung disease.

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MRCF launches Perth-based biotech developing new treatment for Cystic FibrosisA The Kids Research Institute Australia spin-off company has received $20 million from the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund to develop a promising new therapy for the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis.

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My child is wheezing – what should I do?Almost 50 per cent of preschool children will experience at least one episode of wheeze, a whistling sound produced by the airways during breathing.

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New study shows alcohol use ‘common’ during pregnancyThe Kids Research Institute Australia's Professor Carol Bower is not surprised by new research that shows alcohol use in pregnancy is 'common'.

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Landmark youth mental health survey releasedResearchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia hope data obtained from the 2nd Australian wide survey of child and adolescent mental health will help government

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Funding boost music to the ears of WA childrenA $6 million commitment from Wesfarmers to Telethon will fund vital research to reduce the impact of chronic ear infections and other serious diseases.

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WA-first technique fast tracks urgent vaccine policyAnalysing samples is a vital part of research, providing the answers needed to move forward with innovative new treatments and life- saving vaccines.