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Recurrent otitis media and behaviour problems in middle childhood: A longitudinal cohort studyTo investigate the long-term effects of early-life recurrent otitis media (OM) and subsequent behavioural problems in children at the age of 10 years.
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Remote paediatric ear examination comparing video-otoscopy and still otoscopy clinician rated outcomesTelemedicine, particularly real time video-otoscopy in rural and remote Australia holds great potential in assessing and managing otology conditions. There is good evidence of store and forward images for assessment, however limited evidence exists for the use of real-time video-otoscopy. The objective of this study was to assess the validity of using real time video-otoscopy, compared to standard store and forward still image otoscopy, in a paediatric population.
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A systematic review of the evidence that swimming pools improve health and wellbeing in remote Aboriginal communities in AustraliaThe benefits that swimming pools may bring to to ear and eye health in remote Aboriginal communities remains unresolved
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Deborah Lehmann Research Award OpportunityThe Deborah Lehmann Research Award in Paediatric Infectious Disease Research is a funding mechanism to support the training and development of early- to mid-career researchers (EMCR) or Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students who are nationals from the Pacific Region working in or outside their hom
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Early onset of otitis media is a strong predictor of subsequent disease in urban Aboriginal infants: Djaalinj Waakinj cohort studyAustralian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children in rural/remote areas suffer high rates of persistent otitis media (OM) from early infancy. We aimed to determine the proportion of Aboriginal infants living in an urban area who have OM and investigate associated risk factors.
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The Impact of Early-Life Recurrent Otitis Media in Children on the Psychological Well-Being of CaregiversChildren with early-life recurrent otitis media (OM) will often endure pain, sleep disturbances, and other developmental setbacks that impact the surrounding family system. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychological well-being and family functioning of caregivers of children with early-life recurrent OM (rOM).
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Early ear infections linked to higher risk of future problems: studyResearchers have found kids who experience repeat ear infections in infancy have a much higher risk of ongoing problems with ear infections in later childhood
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Community Conversation- Infectious Diseases in ChildrenConsumers and community members are invited to join us to provide input into our childhood infectious diseases research.
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Are you listening? The inaugural OMOZ Workshop - towards a better understanding of otitis mediaAre you listening? The inaugural OMOZ Workshop - towards a better understanding of otitis media
As Head of Aboriginal Research Development at Telethon Kids, Glenn Pearson believes his work brings us closer to identifying the real and whole Australian story