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Regular exercise improves the well-being of parents of children with cancer

Mental health benefits of a pedometer-based exercise intervention for parents of children with cancer were identified.

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Early autism symptoms in infants with tuberous sclerosis complex

We examined early signs of ASD in infants wit tuberous sclerosis complex, approximately 50% of whom will meet criteria for ASD by age 3.

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Effects of maltreatment and parental schizophrenia spectrum disorders on early childhood social-emotional functioning: a population record linkage study

We used data from a large Australian population to determine the independent and moderating effects of maltreatment and parental SSDs on early childhood.

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Making visible the invisible: Aboriginal forensic mental health

The health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia is crucial to address due to the burden of disease and injury in aboriginal population.

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Common and differential factors associated with abstinence and poly drug use among Australian adolescents

The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with compliance with recommendation for zero use of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis, and their use.

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Oxidative stress in early cystic fibrosis lung disease is exacerbated by airway glutathione deficiency

are oxidative stress or glutathione status associated with brochiectasis and whether glutathione deficiency is inherently linked to CF or from oxidative stress

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CDKL5 variants: Improving our understanding of a rare neurologic disorder

Providing new insights into the interpretation of genetic variants in a rare neurologi disorder, in the contexts of population sequencing data.

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Toxoplasma gondii infection is associated with mitochondrial dysfunction in-vitro

Our results show perturbation of host mitochondrial function following T. gondii infection that likely impacts on pathogenesis of disease.

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Cytokine levels and associations with symptom severity in male and female children with autism spectrum disorder

ASD's are complex, pervasive and heterogeneous neurodevelopmental conditions with varying conditions, trajectories, significant male bias and unknown etiology.

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Advances in Vaccines to Prevent Viral Respiratory Illnesses in Children

Childhood vaccination has played a critical role in the reduction of morbidity and mortality from communicable diseases, including specific respiratory pathogens