News: child health

Top specialist to lead women’s and children’s health research institute

Photo of Professor David MacIntyre. He is wearing a dark blazer and check shirt. He has glasses with dark rims. He is smiling and standing in front of an abstract paiting.

A world-renowned reproductive biomedical specialist whose research is helping to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies has been named as the new Director for the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute (RRI).

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Devastating causes of childhood dementia revealed

Photo of Renee, Hollie, Austin and Hudson. Renee is mother to Hollie, Austin and Hudson who all have childhood dementia.

It is a heartbreaking condition that robs children of their ability to walk, talk and recognise their loved ones and now the latest research has revealed the true impact of childhood dementia globally.

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AI-collected data could compromise childhood sleep disorder diagnoses

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A dearth of paediatric data collected using artificial intelligence (AI) tools could compromise the understanding of early sleep patterns.

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Free flu vaccine offered mostly in wealthy suburbs

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A study into the impact of state-funded vaccination programs for Australian children under five years has found those attending medical practices in the wealthiest areas were more likely to receive the vaccine.

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