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Breathing new life into neonatal research
A premature infant's lungs lack a critical chemical that allows them to 'open' or 'fill'. To address this issue, the largest ever respiratory intervention trial is now underway in delivery rooms across the world.
Reducing clot complications
Blood clots in leg veins and lung arteries are a significant public health problem. A new international clinical trial will test the 2 drugs currently used for treatment to compare safety and complications.
Genetic testing gives couples family planning choices
Mackenzie's Mission is a ground-breaking initiative which identifies the risk of having a child with a genetic condition.
Supporting MND patients to access innovative treatments
Researchers tested a drug that could help to treat Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Thanks to donors and almost $2 million in MRFF funding, the trial was run at 6 centres.
Getting rid of childhood brain cancer
The Zero Childhood Cancer Personalised Medicine Program (ZERO) is helping to improve survival outcomes for kids most at risk.
Sound approach helps babies with hearing loss
Infants with hearing impairment can struggle to learn language and engage fully with the world around them. But a new clinical tool – EarGenie™ – promises to give them a head start soon after birth.
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