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The NDIS at ten years: designing an equitable scheme for the next decade

Jenny Downs BApplSci (physio) MSc PhD Head, Child Disability 08 6319 1763 Jenny.Downs@thekids.org.au Head, Child Disability Areas of research

Difficult intubation in syndromic versus nonsyndromic forms of micrognathia in children

We investigated how syndromic versus nonsyndromic forms of micrognathia impacted difficult intubation outcomes in children. Primary outcome was the first-attempt success rate of tracheal intubation, secondary outcomes were number of intubation attempts and complications. We hypothesized that syndromic micrognathia would be associated with lower first-attempt success rate.

Biologic and Clinical Analysis of Childhood Gamma Delta T-ALL Identifies LMO2/STAG2 Rearrangements as Extremely High Risk

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia expressing the gamma delta T-cell receptor (γδ T-ALL) is a poorly understood disease. We studied 200 children with γδ T-ALL from 13 clinical study groups to understand the clinical and genetic features of this disease. We found age and genetic drivers were significantly associated with outcome.

Back to school anxiety in little kids

New year, new teachers, new classroom, new peers- it's no wonder that plenty of little kids (and parents) feel nervous as the first day of school approaches.

Talking to your kids about racism

Children are able to notice race-based discrimination from an early age, therefore not discussing this early on could reinforce the misconception that any racial inequalities that exist are normal.

2023

View the infographics that we have published in 2023 including building a secure attachment with your child, back to school anxiety in little kids, playful parenting, and more.

2022

View the infographics that we have published in 2022, including shyness in young children, early diagnosis of mental health disorders in children, nightmares & night terrors, and more.

The dangers of melanoma

Head of Cancer Immunotherapy Research at the The Kids Cancer Centre, Dr Jason Waithman, says Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.

The impact on diabetes

Co-Head of the Diabetes Centre at The Kids, Professor Liz Davis, says people with diabetes may get dehydrated more quickly.