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Can telehealth increase physical activity in individuals with Rett syndrome? A multicentre randomized controlled trialTo evaluate the effects of a physical activity programme on sedentary behaviour and physical activity in ambulant individuals with Rett syndrome.
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Improving clinical trial readiness to accelerate development of new therapeutics for Rett syndromeRett syndrome is associated with severe functional impairments and many comorbidities, each in urgent need of treatments. Mutations in the MECP2 gene were identified as causing Rett syndrome in 1999. Over the past 20 years there has been an abundance of preclinical research with some studies leading to human clinical trials.
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COVID-19 in children: I. Epidemiology, prevention and indirect impactsChildren globally have been profoundly impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This review explores the direct and indirect public health impacts of COVID-19 on children. We discuss in detail the transmission dynamics, vaccination strategies and, importantly, the ‘shadow pandemic’, encompassing underappreciated indirect impacts of the pandemic on children.
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Determinants of quality of life in Rett syndrome: New findings on associations with genotypeRett syndrome is a genetically caused neurodevelopmental disorder associated with functional deficits and comorbidities. This study investigated relationships between genotype, functional abilities and comorbidities and quality of life in Rett syndrome.
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Planetary Health: From the Wellspring of Holistic Medicine to Personal and Public Health ImperativeHere, we explore the history of planetary health and describe its relevance to contemporary healthcare
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An urgent need for antimicrobial stewardship in Indigenous rural and remote primary health careWe write this perspective to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance as an issue in Indigenous primary health care
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Development of a video-based evaluation tool in Rett syndromeThis paper describes the development of a video-based evaluation tool for use in Rett syndrome (RTT).
Biostatistics is a vital component of almost every research project conducted at The Kids. It is the application of statistical methodology within the areas of medical, biological and social sciences.
Wrap up of the people, projects and updates from 2017 in the Vaccine Trials Group research area, and Dr Peter Richmond.
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Prevalence of breakfast skipping among children and adolescents: a cross-sectional population level studyInterventions to promote breakfast consumption are a popular strategy to address early life inequalities. It is important to understand the epidemiology of children and adolescents who skip breakfast so that interventions and policy can be appropriately considered.