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Researchers urge caution in how asthma test is usedResearchers are urging caution in the use of a widely accepted test for diagnosing asthma, after their study found it may not be accurate in some settings.

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EVENT: Aboriginal Health ForumFollowing our highly successful Open Space Forums in 2014, The Kids warmly invites you to our next forum on Aboriginal Health.

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Seeking young people for energy drink studyAre you interested in sharing your thoughts about energy drinks in a group discussion? We are seeking young people to assist with our research.

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New research into Vitamin D and Sunlight has created Project D-LightProject D-Light aims to understand and harness the benefits of vitamin D and sunlight for Australian children while protecting them from excess UV.
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Re-think on strategies to prevent whooping cough in newbornsGovernments should rethink strategies to prevent whooping cough in newborn infants, including booster vaccination of close contacts of the baby.
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Huge hospital burden for kids with intellectual disabilitiesNew research from the Telethon Institute has shown that children with an intellectual disability are up to 10x more likely to be admitted to hospital.
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Aussi-AdDITInvestigating changes in retinopathy, aortic intima media thickness & heart rate variability, indicators of macrovascular disease & autonomic neuropathy

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Closed Loop Study – Day and Night Feasibility StudyA Closed-Loop System will potentially have a major impact upon acute and chronic complications of diabetes as well as upon their quality of life.
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Effect of blood glucose levels on the amount of glucose needed to maintain stable blood glucose levels during and after moderate intensity exercise in young people with type 1 diabetesDetermining if hyperglycaemia prior to and during exercise affects the amount of carbohydrate required to maintain stable glucose levels during/after exercise
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Epidemiology of hypoglycaemia in childhood-onset diabetes in Western AustraliaInvestigating the demographic, lifestyle and diabetes management factors associated with the incidence of severe hypoglycemia