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Epidemiology and mortality of staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Australian and New Zealand children

Describe the epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in children and adolescents younger than 18 years from Australia and New Zealand

Podcast

Embracing the Mind is hosted by Dr Alix Woolard, a senior researcher into childhood trauma at Embrace @ The Kids.

News & Events

How to support your kids through the next phase of COVID-19

In Western Australia we have so far been remarkably successful in flattening the curve and preventing the community spread of COVID-19.

Research

Talking skin: Attitudes and practices around skin infections, treatment options, and their clinical management in a remote region in Western Australia

Documenting carer, service provider and healthcare practitioner perspectives on skin infections provides more understanding of the context of treatment decisions

Research

Left ventricular remodelling in rheumatic heart disease – trends over time and implications for follow-up in childhood

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common form of acquired heart disease worldwide. In RHD, volume loading from mitral regurgitation leads to left ventricular (LV) dilatation, increased wall stress, and ultimately LV dysfunction. Improved understanding of LV dynamics may contribute to refined timing of intervention.

Research

Meningococcal serotype W septic arthritis: Case series in children

The epidemiology of invasive meningococcal disease has changed over the last decade and there has been an increase in cases caused by serogroup W135, particularly in Indigenous children. Extra‐meningeal and atypical presentations are associated with serogroup W and may delay diagnosis and therefore appropriate treatment. Public and clinician awareness are essential in facilitating effective new vaccine schedule implementation.

News & Events

WA first international hub for Human Vaccines Project

Thanks to a partnership with Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation, Perth’s The Kids Research Institute Australia will be at the forefront of a global push to decode the human immune system to transform how we prevent, diagnose and treat disease as the first international hub of the Human Vaccines Project.

Collaborative Procurement

The Kids Research Institute Australia is a new kind of research institute. One where kids are at the heart of everything we do.

Coping with gender dysphoria

Gender dysphoria is experienced differently by everyone. Here are some ideas that could help trans and gender diverse young people cope with dysphoria.

Nature Play & Grow

Helping families to unlock the mental and physical health benefits of connecting with nature and community through outdoor play - easily, and locally.