All posts tagged "children"
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8.8KResearchLater literacy success hinges on early handwriting lessons
A new study has shown the far-reaching implications of handwriting skills in early childhood.
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301ResearchThe origins of baby talk
The way you speak to your baby can tell a very specific story.
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240ResearchCanberra school study proves obesity prevention can work
A unique approach to obesity prevention has helped schools in the ACT reduce the number of students who are overweight or obese,...
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396ResearchCollaboration proves vital for children in crisis
Understanding the benefits of child protection, police, and child and family advocates and therapists working together in local communities to respond to...
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9.3KFunDisco meets digital at junior robotics competition
Described as the largest regional Australian event of its type, the 15th Annual CQ Junior Robotics Competition has attracted a record 250...
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726ResearchThe effects of childhood stroke on motor skills
Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children, yet there is very little research around childhood stroke.
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259ResearchInfluenza linked to deadly brain disease
University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and devastating brain diseases in children.
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1.1KResearchBullied primary school children are falling behind in learning
New work from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has uncovered that one in three boys and one in four girls aged...
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1.2KResearchTime is of the essence if we are to build strong communities
Quality time with parents is a key piece in the puzzle of building strong, supportive communities for children, a leading researcher says.
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2.3KResearchHearing aids for babies with mild loss may not help language
New research from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has raised questions about the benefits of fitting hearing aids early to babies...
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Million-dollar boost for dermatology research - GetSTEM
Early detection of melanoma research has received a $1.195 million Partnership Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The project, led by University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researcher Professor H. Peter Soyer, will use teledermatology to improve early detecti...
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Researchers warn of deadly parvovirus strain spreading - GetSTEM
Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among Australian dogs. University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science postdoctoral research fellow Dr Nicholas Clark said canine parvovirus (CPV-2) was one of the most...
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Southernmost outbreak of coral-eating starfish detected - GetSTEM
A severe outbreak of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish is occurring in the Swain Reefs, the southernmost location in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park found to have the starfish during the current outbreak. Field officers detected the starfish on 37 reefs while undertaking in-water surveys in D...
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White noise tunes into learning potential - GetSTEM
Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr Anthony Angwin said the study was the first to show the effect listening to white noise could have on word learning performa...
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Friday, June 15th, 2018 at 3:01pm
World first test could predict #risk of #heartattack in #coronaryarterydisease #patients https://t.co/X9q0ims648 https://t.co/Hf28qPiPoH
World first test could predict #risk of #heartattack in #coronaryarterydisease #patients https://t.co/X9q0ims648 https://t.co/Hf28qPiPoH
Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 1:49pm
#Sustainable certified #palmoil scheme failing to achieve #goals https://t.co/YysXk9W11L https://t.co/3RbkEgzuyC
#Sustainable certified #palmoil scheme failing to achieve #goals https://t.co/YysXk9W11L https://t.co/3RbkEgzuyC