Children's health
16 Aug 2017
New genetic analysis approach could improve diagnosis for mitochondrial disease
A new approach to genetic analysis could greatly improve diagnostic rates for children with baffling and often fatal mitochondrial disease.
Children's health
27 Jul 2017
Genetic immune deficiency and severe childhood infections
A gene mutation making young children extremely vulnerable to common viruses may represent a new type of immunodeficiency, according to a researcher.
Children's health
24 Jul 2017
Treatment for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
A new research study has found that for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, the most effective way to treat their condition is with exercise.
Children's health
23 Jul 2017
Influenza linked to deadly brain disease
University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and devastating brain diseases in children.
Blood
22 Jul 2017
The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills
Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children, yet there is very little research around childhood stroke.
Children's health
10 Jun 2017
Medicinal cannabis reduces epileptic seizures in children
A form of medicinal cannabis, cannabidiol, has significantly reduced convulsive seizures in a group of children with a severe form of epilepsy.
Blood
08 Jun 2017
Saving preterm babies’ lives
The Australian leg of a worldwide Perinatal trial has pinpointed the optimal level of blood oxygen saturation for preterm babies to survive.
Children's health
05 Jun 2017
New international guidelines for childhood sport-related concussion
Australian researchers release new international guidelines for childhood sport-related concussion.
Children's health
18 May 2017
Modest Increases in Kids’ Physical Activity Could Avert Billions
Elementary school children who participate in physical activity would avoid medical costs and lost wages over the course of their lifetimes, new research suggests.
