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The effect of TNF treatment uptake on incident hospital admission in Western AustraliaTreatment strategies for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have shifted significantly over the last 20 years. We examined the effect of the introduction of government-subsidised TNF inhibitor (TNFi) treatment on incident hospitalisation for JIA.
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Defining the pediatric response to SARS-CoV-2 variantsThe global population has been severely affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, however, with older age identified as a risk factor, children have been underprioritized. This article discusses the factors contributing to the less severe response observed in children following infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), including, differing viral entry receptor expression and immune responses.

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Groundbreaking TB researcher named AAMRI Rising StarDr Kefyalew Alene, who heads the Geospatial and Tuberculosis team at The Kids and is a senior research fellow within the Curtin School of Population Health, has used cutting edge technology to transform the way TB transmission is predicted, understood and managed globally.

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Research breakthrough gives hope to children with rare and undiagnosed diseasesA complex five-year experiment which cracked the code of a genetic mystery has paved the way for faster and more accurate diagnoses of the most rare and unknown diseases affecting children.

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Pitch perfect projects powered by philanthropyEarlier this week ten emerging researchers took to the stage to pitch their projects to a room full of excited and engaged philanthropists who share our vision of happy, healthy kids.

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Flying the flag for WA research thanks to Business Events Aspire AwardsDr Matthew ‘Tepi’ Mclaughlin is the 2022 The Kids Research Institute Australia Aspire Award winner - coordinated by Western Australia’s peak body for business events, Business Events Perth.

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State Government boost for vital child health researchEight The Kids Research Institute Australia-led projects will benefit from a Western Australian Government boost to health research for the State’s children and young people.

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The Impact of Poverty - interview with Steve ZubrickGrowing up poor is about more than just the size of your bank account. Read the new CoLab Impact of Poverty Evidence Report.

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$1.2million in funding secured for two innovative projectsThe Kids researchers are collaborating on two major projects that today received $1.2million in funding from MTPConnect.

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The Kids welcomes State Government commitment to researchThe Kids Research Institute Australia, has welcomed the State Government's budget commitment to innovation and medical research.