News: children

First steps towards a new vaccine for childhood ear infections

Photo of Dr Erin Brazel and Dr Carla Gallasch

University of Adelaide researchers have started work on developing a new vaccine that could help ward off painful ear infections in children.

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AI-collected data could compromise childhood sleep disorder diagnoses

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A dearth of paediatric data collected using artificial intelligence (AI) tools could compromise the understanding of early sleep patterns.

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Combatting child sex abuse: Research Tuesdays

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Disturbingly, there is considerable evidence to suggest global demand for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is growing.

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Green beats screens for kids’ wellbeing

A University of Adelaide review of 186 studies from around the world has found “green time” is far better for children and adolescents mental health and academic achievement than screen time.

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New guidelines for children and adolescents with T2D

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A team of paediatric specialists, including an expert from the University of Adelaide, has produced new guidelines regarding assessment and management of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Australian and New Zealand children and adolescents.

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Nationwide diabetes study enters next stage

Professor Jenny Couper

The Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity (ENDIA) Study into the causes of type 1 diabetes has entered its next phase. 1500 children who have a first-degree relative with type 1 diabetes will be followed for three years from the pregnancy.

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