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Septo-optic dysplasia and gastroschisis: trends in birth prevalence and association with maternal age

This study aims to describe the risk factors and trends in birth prevalence of septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) and gastroschisis between 1980 and 2023. This descriptive, population-based study of SOD and gastroschisis used Western Australian Register of Developmental Anomalies data from 1980 to 2023. Birth prevalence was calculated using Midwives Notification System data for all births after 20 weeks gestation.

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The Truth Of Our Stories: A mixed method evaluation of Elder and community-led cultural training for out-of-home care agency workers and non-Indigenous foster carers in Australia

Globally, Indigenous peoples have incurred significant harm due to colonisation of their lands. Dispossession of culture, language, family and land, and the historical, systematic removal of children in Australia (the ‘Stolen Generation’), has resulted in evident ongoing negative outcomes in the contemporary lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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New The Kids Discovery Schools Program

We have just launched the Telethon Kids Discovery Centre Schools Program for 2021. The program is FREE for Terms 1 and 2 and is a great opportunity for schools to pilot an educational science excursion at no cost.

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New CGM study kicks off

Meet Winter and Fox. The siblings are the first two participants in Australia to become involved in a new study using continuous glucose monitoring for measuring blood glucose levels in children at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes but who are not yet showing clinical signs of the condition.

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JDRF podcast with Liz

Have you had the chance to listen in on JDRF Australia’s T1D Tune In interview with Professor Liz Davis?

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Diabetes burnout - what is it?

Diabetes burnout is a state in which someone with diabetes grows tired of managing their condition, may ignore it for a period or become disengaged with diabetes management.

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Access to the new Dexcom G6 sensor

Perth Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Clinic has had a few queries about the new Dexcom G6 sensor, which recently became available in Australia.

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Keeping on track over the summer break

Swimming safety Remember that your pump should not be disconnected for more than two hours at a time — if you disconnect your pump for swimming,

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Sleepovers and diabetes

Love them or hate them, but sleepovers are a popular pastime for children. Understandably, parents of children living with type 1 diabetes might be hesitant to leave them in someone else’s care for an extended period, but there are ways to ensure that everyone is prepared for a safe experience.

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PCH Schools visit

Our head of epidemiology research Dr Aveni Haynes and exercise researcher Dr Wayne Soon were lucky enough to be invited to Perth Children’s Hospital School to discuss type 1 diabetes and the research we are doing here at the Children’s Diabetes Centre.

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Save the date: CONNECT cuppa catch up

We will be hosting a CONNECT cuppa catch up with the Diabetes Team on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The event provides an opportunity to hear about the Centre’s research as well as chat to our researchers about their work.

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New video: Diabetes in Schools

Anthony and Zavier's mum Lucy talks about her contrasting school experiences in dealing with her sons' type 1 diabetes - with and without the support of the Diabetes in Schools program.