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Prof Asha Bowen recognized in Western Australian Premier's Science Awards
A/Prof Bowen has been recognised for her work in reducing the high burden of skin infections in Aboriginal children in Australia.
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A/Prof Amanda Gwee awarded 2025 Peter Doherty Leading Light Award
Congratulations to A/Prof Amanda Gwee for being named the 2025 Peter Doherty Leading Light recipient for identifying effective dosing strategies for young children with scabies.
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KIDS DOSE Consortium awarded $3M NHMRC grant
“Despite the use of Aminoglycoside antibiotics for over 50 years, there has been no specific study on preventing hearing loss. This project will provide key information to parents and doctors about the best way to safely use aminoglycoside antibiotics and reduce or prevent life-altering side effects.” – A/Prof Amanda Gwee, KIDS DOSE Chair.
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Azithromycin: how to manage while this antibiotic is in short supply for children
This article was originally published in The Conversation Azithromycin: how to manage while this antibiotic is in short supply for children (theconversation.com) June 21, 2024. Author: Asha Bowen
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Congratulations Professor Asha Bowen - recognised in King’s Birthday 2024 Honours list
"It's a blow-you-away experience" Professor Asha Bowen from Perth Children's Hospital recognised with King's Birthday honour
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From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunisations
From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunisations. Authors: Archana Koirala, Brendan McMullan, Christopher Blyth, Emma Best, Fiona Russell April 11, 2024
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Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective
Study finds medicines used to treat children with common infections aren't likely to work in the Pacific. Update for global guidelines needed
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Children most at risk from antibiotic shortages
Global shortages of antibiotics are disproportionately affecting Australian children, write Tony Lai, Amanda Gwee, Brendan McMullan and Asha Bowen.