Neonatal
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Five babies have tested positive to a rare bacteria in SA hospital AAP - 03-06-2020
A rare bacterial infection has been found in five babies in Adelaide's Flinders Medical Centre neonatal unit, with one in a serious but stable condition.
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BFHI: Separating fact from fiction Health Times - 21-02-2020
An increasing number of maternity facilities and community health services are making an important commitment to mothers, their babies and families by becoming Baby Friendly
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Adelaide researchers will use $2.5 million to fight against a fatal type of childhood dementia AAP - 26-08-2019
Adelaide researchers will use cutting-edge "brain in a dish" technology to fight against the Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare and fatal type of childhood dementia.
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Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme adds cystic fibrosis drug for babies AAP - 22-07-2019
The federal government has added an expensive cystic fibrosis drug to the PBS to help extend the life expectancy of babies suffering from the disease.
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ACCC investigates whether baby bouncers, rockers and recliners are safe to use for sleeping AAP - 12-07-2019
Australia's consumer watchdog is conducting a safety review of a wide range of baby products used for sleeping including bouncers, recliners and rockers.
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Health officials in Adelaide have withdrawn a baby teething gel from sale AAP - 21-05-2019
A popular teething gel produced by the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide has been withdrawn from sale amid concerns babies could consume too much
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Parents reassured febrile seizures following vaccination not dangerous HealthTimes - 24-04-2019
New research from the University of Sydney has found the severity of febrile seizures following vaccination is no different to febrile seizures from another cause, such as
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Australians born through assisted reproduction technology are as healthy as other Aussies HealthTimes - 17-04-2019
Australians born through assisted reproduction are as healthy as people conceived naturally, according to a new study led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
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Don't sleep your baby in a rocker or bouncer HealthTimes - 12-04-2019
There’s lots of attention on the use of baby rockers or bouncers, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission this week issuing a warning to parents following
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Could mum's bacteria help c-section babies? HealthTimes - 08-04-2019
In what’s believed to be a world-first, a randomised, controlled study to investigate the role of mothers’ bacteria in babies’ early health is about to start
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Healing the heartbreak of stillbirth and newborn death HealthTimes - 02-04-2019
Parents who experience stillbirth or neonatal death will be offered “the best possible care in the worst possible circumstance”, thanks to guidelines developed
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Blood vessels like a 70 year old: Scientists find cause of fetal growth restriction HealthTimes - 27-03-2019
Around 5% of all babies born in Australia are just a third of the size they should be and suffer lifelong health complications as part of a condition known as fetal growth
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The federal government will fund a research for childhood heart disease AAP - 14-02-2019
The Australian government is spending an extra $20 million on childhood heart disease and $6 million on a national action plan to address the condition.
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A new study has found Omega 3 supplements can cut the risk of premature births AAP - 16-11-2018
Increased intake of omega-3 fats during pregnancy can reduce the risk of premature birth, new research has found. Conducted by the South Australian
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Women rate their experiences of maternity care in NSW public hospitals HealthTimes - 31-10-2018
The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) today published survey results reflecting the experiences of care of almost 5,000 women who gave birth in public hospitals across NSW
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Antenatal scans save heart disease babies' lives HealthTimes - 04-10-2018
Babies with life-threatening but treatable heart disease are more likely to survive if the disease is picked up before birth a new study shows – but researchers
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New screening test that checks babies for more than 60 genetic disorders AAP - 24-07-2018
An Australian pathology company has developed a new screening test that checks babies for more than 60 genetic disorders. Parents worried about
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A study found a way to prevent skull pressure affecting babies which can cause flat spots AAP - 10-07-2018
Parents need to be given more advice to prevent skull pressure affecting babies which can cause flat spots, a Melbourne researcher says. Advice
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Research and innovation needed to address stillbirth epidemic HealthTimes - 29-06-2018
Australia’s stillbirth rate has barely changed in the last 20 years and is today 30 per cent higher than other developed countries, making it past time to focus investment
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Critical insights into managing the care of extremely preterm babies AAP - 07-06-2018
A new Australian-led study has provided doctors with critical insights into managing the care of extremely preterm babies. Researchers have

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