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Call for mental health support for kids with asthma

A new study has found that young children with severe or persistent asthma are at higher risk of developing many common mental health problems.

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Western diet linked to teen's poor mental health

A new study from The Kids for Child Health Research has shown a link between Western-style diets and more mental health problems in teenagers.

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COAG investment will help close the gap

The COAG commitment to invest in young Aboriginal children will produce immediate and real community benefits.

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Latest research identifies true danger of antimicrobial resistance in Australian kids

One out of every 10 children with a bloodstream infection are infected with a multi-drug resistant organism in the nation’s first-ever surveillance study investigating the prevalence of paediatric antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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Increasing emergency department visits for anaphylaxis in very early childhood: A canary in the coal mine

The incidence of anaphylaxis is increasing globally in tandem with changing environmental and lifestyle factors. There is very limited data on very early childhood presentations. We aim to assess changes in rates, characteristics and management of infant anaphylaxis in a paediatric ED over a 15-year period.

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Prevention of Mental Health Difficulties for Children Aged 0–3 Years: A Review

The period of infancy and early childhood is a critical time for interventions to prevent future mental health problems. The first signs of mental health difficulties can be manifest in infancy, emphasizing the importance of understanding and identifying both protective and risk factors in pregnancy and the early postnatal period.

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Premature babies at greater risk of childhood infection

New research has found children who are born even slightly premature or underweight are more likely to be hospitalised with an infection during their childhood

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Better diagnosis leads to higher autism rates

The rapid increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Western Australia reflects changes to diagnostic practices

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Experiences Impacting the Quality of Life of Mothers of Children With Autism and Intellectual Disability

Mothers of autistic children and adults bewtween 11 and 24 years old were interviewed about the impacts and rewards associated with their children's disability.

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Consensus of stakeholders on precautionary allergen labelling: A report from the Centre for Food and Allergy Research

Precautionary allergen labelling is the main tool available to indicate safety levels for food-allergic consumers with regard to potential allergens