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Wearable devices could change clinical care for kids with cystic fibrosis

A bold respiratory research project will investigate whether wearable devices could drastically change clinical care for children living with chronic diseases such as cystic fibrosis. 

The facts

On average, a person can expect to take more than 700 million breaths in their lifetime.

Asthma

Respiratory disease is a global issue and international networks are critical to informing best-practice approaches to the clinical care and management of childhood respiratory health.

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life‐shortening genetic disease affecting children.

Clinical Trials, Platforms & Cohorts

Learn more about all of the Clinical Trials, Platforms & Cohorts at the Wal-yan respiratory centre.

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New guidance aims to transform Indigenous healthcare through cultural safety and partnership

A new paper published in Frontiers in Pediatrics offers clinicians a practical roadmap to improve healthcare outcomes for Indigenous children, starting with respect, communication, and cultural understanding.

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Community connections key to improving children’s lung health

The key to improving the lung health of Aboriginal children lies in establishing strong community connections. 

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Perth campaign aims to raise awareness of dangers of a chronic wet cough in Aboriginal children

An intensive health promotion campaign which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of a chronic wet cough in Aboriginal children launched this month in Perth.

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Wal-yan Centre welcomes new PhD scholarship awardee

The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre this month welcomed new PhD scholarship awardee Yaqin Alziyadat, whose exciting research work will support the Centre’s vision to ensure all children have healthy lungs for life.