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Being social (or not!) in play, any way is OK

This is the second blog in our new series about what play is and its importance.

Need help?

If you have any concerns, you can visit your GP or contact Lifeline, beyondblue, Kids' Helpline, headspace, Reach Out or Relationships Australia.

Topical versus systemic antibiotics for chronic suppurative otitis media

Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), sometimes referred to as chronic otitis media (COM), is a chronic inflammation and often polymicrobial infection of the middle ear and mastoid cavity, characterised by ear discharge (otorrhoea) through a perforated tympanic membrane. The predominant symptoms of CSOM are ear discharge and hearing loss. Systemic antibiotics are commonly used to treat people with CSOM. This is the first update to the review published in 2021, and is one of a suite of seven Cochrane reviews evaluating the effects of non-surgical interventions for CSOM.

WA Government to support research providing early and equitable access to the best diabetes technology for all children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

Researchers from the Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre, a JDRF Global Centre of Excellence, have been awarded funding through the WA Child Research Fund (WACRF) to undertake research that aims to remove barriers and provide access to the most effective diabetes technologies for all children newly

Staking friendships on the odds

Young men are treating gambling losses as the cost of maintaining friendships and betting is being normalised in the school yard, according to new research.

Government grants to support valuable new child health research

Eight The Kids Research Institute Australia-led projects will benefit from the latest round of WA Child Research Fund (WACRF) grants, announced this week by Medical Research Minister Stephen Dawson.

CGM announcement

The PMH Diabetes Clinic welcomes the recent Federal Government announcement making fully subsidised Continuous Glucose Monitoring available to young people.

Guardian 4 sensor

The Guardian 4 sensor have recently been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in Australia.

Kids have a 'wild' time at diabetes camp

Kids living with type 1 diabetes got to hang out with peers and have a lot of fun at the Diabetes WA and Perth Children’s Hospital kids’ camp in Bicton recently.

New Study: Self Compassion for young people

Study: Self-Compassion for Young People with Type 1 Diabetes PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: We are looking for young Australians 14-17 years with type 1