Helen Jenny Peter Leonard Downs Richmond HM JA PC MBChB MPH BApplSci (physio) MSc PhD MBBS MRCP(UK) FRACP Principal Research Fellow Head, Child Disability Head, Vaccine Trials Group +61 419 956 946 08 6319 1763 helen.leonard@telethonkids.org.au ...

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This manuscript will give a brief overview of clinical trial design including the strengths and limitations of various approaches ...

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• 2019
• November 2019

This study provides a basis for further studies to determine if there are any benefits of the therapeutic effects of narrowband UVB radiation on MS progression ...

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• 2018
• April 2018

Helen Jenny Peter Leonard Downs Jacoby HM JA PJ MBChB MPH BApplSci (physio) MSc PhD BA (Hons) MSc Principal Research Fellow Head, Child Disability Biostatistician +61 419 956 946 08 6319 1763 helen.leonard@telethonkids.org.au Jenny.Downs@ ...

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Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are the most common cause of paediatric hospitalisation. There is an urgent need to address ongoing critical knowledge gaps in ARI management. The Pragmatic Adaptive Trial for Respiratory Infections in Children (PATRIC) Clinical Registry will evaluate current treatments and outcomes for ARI in a variety of paediatric patient groups. ...

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• 2024
• January 2024

The monovalent acellular pertussis vaccine is immunogenic and safe in neonates ...

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• 2018
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Accumulating evidence indicates that an early, robust type 1 interferon (IFN) response to SARS-CoV-2 is important in determining COVID-19 outcomes, with an inadequate IFN response associated with disease severity. Our objective was to examine the prophylactic potential of IFN administration to limit viral transmission. ...

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• 2023
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Prioritisation of clinical trials ensures that the research conducted meets the needs of stakeholders, makes the best use of resources and avoids duplication. The aim of this review was to identify and critically appraise approaches to research prioritisation applicable to clinical trials, to inform best practice guidelines for clinical trial networks and funders. ...

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• 2022
• December 2022

We hypothesised that scheduling an additional (third) dose of oral human rotavirus vaccine for children aged 6 to <12 months would improve protection ...

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• 2019
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Continuous glucose monitoring adherence and patterns of use are individualized ...

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• 2016
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Rett syndrome is associated with severe functional impairments and many comorbidities, each in urgent need of treatments. Mutations in the MECP2 gene were identified as causing Rett syndrome in 1999. Over the past 20 years there has been an abundance of preclinical research with some studies leading to human clinical trials. ...

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• 2022
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Brain injury, resulting from stroke and traumatic brain injury, is a common occurrence in Australia, with Aboriginal people affected at a significant rate and impact felt by individuals, families and communities. Access to brain injury rehabilitation services for Aboriginal people is reported to be often limited, with very little support outside the hospital environment. ...

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• 2021
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