Children diagnosed with ADHD inconsistently take their prescribed medication, going without treatment 40 percent of the time, a new study has found.
Feb 3, 2020
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New research by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) has shown that the combined affected pregnancy rate of cystic fibrosis (CF), fragile X syndrome (FXS) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is comparable to the ...
Nov 9, 2017
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A new study has found that offering children a wide variety and large quantities of snack food encourages them to eat more—and this practice may be contributing to Australia's weight problem.
Jul 19, 2019
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Distinct brain patterns can help explain variations in the way children present with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), paving a course towards improved treatment and support for the common neurodevelopmental ...
Sep 24, 2018
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Australian and Chilean scientists have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the genetics of a common form of syndromic autism—and they hope their work could one day lead to the development of treatments for the ...
Jun 18, 2019
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A Melbourne led study has uncovered a new neurodegenerative disorder in which children experience developmental regression and severe epilepsy.
Mar 20, 2020
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Researchers have made a breakthrough genetic discovery into the cause of a spectrum of severe neurological conditions.
Oct 8, 2020
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Children in a Melbourne family developed a COVID-19 immune response after chronic exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus from their parents, a new case report has found.
Nov 17, 2020
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New research by Deakin University and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) has put a spotlight on how adolescent girls' relationships with their parents can later affect their bonding experience with their own ...
Oct 20, 2017
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Researchers from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) have developed a rotavirus vaccine that provides earlier protection from dehydrating diarrhoea for infants and young children.
Feb 22, 2018
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