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New study to determine if it’s safe for children born preterm to attend day care

A new study to determine if it’s safe for children who were born preterm to attend day care officially commenced this month.

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Common asthma drug gives hope for better lung health for some preterm babies

A new study has found a common asthma drug is effective for some very premature babies who go on to suffer from lung complications.

Ferries

Ferries As with previous years, attendees will be required to make their own way to the island. Rottnest Express offers discounted weekday travel with its Telethon Saver tickets. We recommend ferries that arrive on Rottnest between 8am and 8.30am.

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Wal-yan researchers to participate at scientific meeting for leaders in lung health and respiratory medicine

More than 15 researchers from the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre will head to the Gold Coast this weekend to take part in at The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and The Australia and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science (TSANZSRS) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM).

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Unravelling the mystery of persistent wheeze in children: Study reveals crucial immune cell differences

The study found the rare immune cells, known as plasmacytoid dendritic cells, showed clear signs of activation and virus defence in children with transient wheeze, whereas in children with persistent wheeze the same immune cells showed very limited activation without any signs of virus defence.