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Babies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a large-scale international study. The research of 52 million births from 26 countries, published in Nature Human Behavior, reported a 3-4 per cent reduction
An alliance of Australia’s leading health and development institutions, including Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, has applauded the Australian Government’s $620 million boost for health systems in the Pacific and Southeast Asia, announced yesterday (Thursday 23 February 2023). The
Growing stem cell-derived kidneys in the laboratory could help better understand a rare genetic kidney disorder and potentially lead to new treatments for children, according to a Murdoch Children’s Research Institute-led study. The findings, which were published in the Journal of the American
Children undergoing chemotherapy could benefit from a new Murdoch Children’s Research Institute trial that aims to use Apple Watches to better understand and prevent heart damage. The trial, led by Murdoch Children’s researcher Associate Professor Rachel Conyers, will use the Apple Watch
Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 were separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact rates during the height of the pandemic, according to a new global study. The international research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in collaboration with
Reducing inequities in children’s health and development would have immediate and lasting benefits for children, families and communities. There are many existing policies and services that help ensure children have access to the environments and experiences needed to thrive in their early years
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute was a key participant in the Albanese Government’s inaugural Early Years Summit held at Parliament House on Friday 17th February. Four leading child health and early development experts from Murdoch Children’s attended the Summit, which will begin to
An international network led by The University of Queensland and including Murdoch Children’s Research Institute researchers, in partnership with Moderna, has secured funding to accelerate development of an mRNA vaccine for Strep A. The collaborative project received more than $8 million in
MCRI researcher Professor Terry Dwyer has received a grant to better understand the link between body mass index (BMI) and pre-menopausal breast cancer. Professor Dwyer was awarded the £550,000 World Cancer Research Fund grant to explore how low childhood weight increases the risk of developing
Childhood cancer affects the lives of young people all over the world, regardless of their family background or upbringing. Presently, more than 80 per cent of children in high-income countries have their cancer cured compared to only 30 per cent in low to middle-income countries. In recent years,
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