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Public health and economic perspectives on acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart diseaseEfforts to eliminate ARF and RHD in Australia over the past decade have so far been unsuccessful, but this can change
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Prevention of bacterial complications of scabies using mass drug administration: A population-based, before-after trial in Fiji, 2018–2020Scabies is an important predisposing factor of impetigo which can lead to serious bacterial complications. Ivermectin-based mass drug administration can substantially reduce scabies and impetigo prevalence in endemic settings, but the impact on serious bacterial complications is not known.
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A systematic and functional classification of Streptococcus pyogenes that serves as a new tool for molecular typing and vaccine development.This publication is a systematic analysis of all Group A Streptococcus M protein variants, to assist in the development of a vaccine.
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Introducing our inaugural Illuminate Award recipientsWe are excited to announce the winners of our inaugural Illuminate Awards
The Health Promotion and Education Research Program, led by Head Professor Donna Cross, combines over 14+ years of cyber safety research, involving over 30 projects investigating young people’s online behaviours, totalling over $5 million in funding since 2007.
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Chinese immigrants in Australia at higher risk of allergies, research showsChinese immigrants who live in a Western environment like Australia have an increased risk of allergies, hay fever and asthma, new research led by Curtin University and The Kids Research Institute Australia has found.
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Treat early to protect lungsEarly intervention is being touted as the key to preventing lung damage in children with cystic fibrosis.
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Perth hosts forum to inspire the next generation of female researchersHundreds of budding female scientists from secondary schools across Western Australia will be given a glimpse into their future careers as part of the first Girls in Science Forum to be held in Perth this week.
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Evaluation of Pediatric HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis Guideline Following Child Sexual Assault in Western AustraliaHIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) following child sexual assault (CSA) is recommended in select cases. High rates of poor adherence to PEP are reported. We evaluated adherence to the recommended management of children following CSA at the tertiary pediatric facility in Western Australia and compared our approach with international guidelines.
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Program aims to stop skin infections in their tracksAn innovative program set to run for about two and a half years aims to halve the number of children affected by skin infections.