Reports and Findings
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Epigenome-wide meta-analysis of blood DNA methylation in newborns and children identifies numerous loci related to gestational ageWe identified numerous CpGs differentially methylated in relation to gestational age at birth that appear to reflect fetal developmental processes across tissues
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Panel 8: Vaccines and immunologyReview and highlight of the significant advances made towards vaccine development and understanding of the immunology of otitis media
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Differences in stroke risk and cardiovascular mortality for Aboriginal and other Australian patients with atrial fibrillationStroke risk and cardiovascular mortality are markedly higher for Aboriginal than non-Aboriginal patients with atrial fibrillation, particularly for patients under 60
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Higher frequency of vertebrate-infecting viruses in the gut of infants born to mothers with type 1 diabetesWe demonstrate a distinct gut virome profile in infants of mothers with type 1 diabetes, which may influence health outcomes later in life
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Misgendering and experiences of stigma within health care settings for transgender individualsMisgendering within the health care system can significantly affect the mental and physical health of transgender individuals
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Volatiles or TIVA: Which is the standard of care for pediatric airway procedures? A pro-con discussionThis pro-con discussion examines both volatiles and TIVA, from the perspective of effectiveness, safety, cost, and environmental impact,
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Lessons learned in genetic research with Indigenous Australian participantsWe reflect on the lessons learned from a recent genome‐wide association study of rheumatic heart disease with Aboriginal Australian participants
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Recalling our day in the sun: comparing long-term recall of childhood sun exposure with prospectively collected parent-reported dataGroup data from retrospective recall of sun-related behaviours may be of limited value in studying the relationship between sun exposure and health outcomes;
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Effects of serotonin depletion and dopamine depletion on bimodal divided attentionThe results indicate a possible dissociation between the effects of a diminished brain 5-HT and DA synthesis on the performance in a bimodal divided attention task
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Spotting sporotrichosis skin infection: The first Australian paediatric case seriesThese data highlight the importance of recognising Sporotrichosis in children outside an outbreak setting