Reports and Findings
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Altered regulatory T-cell fractions and Helios expression in clinically isolated syndrome: clues to the development of multiple sclerosisThese results indicate that T regulatory (Treg) and follicular T regulatory (Tfr) impairment is an early feature in MS.
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Repeat pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in Indigenous Australian adults is associated with decreased immune responsivenessThese findings highlight the critical need to evaluate the efficacy of future pneumococcal vaccine programs in the Australian Indigenous populations that recommend repeated doses of 23vPPV.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Australia: Practice guidelines for diagnosis and managementFetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Australia: Practice guidelines for diagnosis and management
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Zika: Is there an underlying genetic/epigenetic basis to microcephaly and eye damage due to congenital Zika virus infection?Our hypothesis is that congenital Zika virus infection dysregulates these genes early in the developing fetus.
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Mental health problems among 4–17-year-olds with hearing problems: results from a nationally representative studyClinicians caring for children and young people with hearing problems should be alert for heightened risk of specific mental health problems based on age and the nature of hearing problems.
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Strongyloides seroprevalence before and after an ivermectin mass drug administration in a remote Australian Aboriginal communityWe report the impact on Strongyloides seroprevalence after two oral ivermectin mass drug administrations (MDAs) delivered 12 months apart in a remote Australian Aboriginal community.
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A comparative molecular and 3-dimensional structural investigation into cross-continental and novel avian Trypanosoma spp. in AustraliaHere, we confirm four intercontinental species of avian trypanosomes in native Australian birds, and identify a new avian Trypanosoma.
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Research using linked data to explore outcomes for children who have left out-of-home careThe Kids Research Institute Australia has been commissioned to investigate outcomes for children who have left out-of-home care and are currently 25 years of age.
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Infants removed by Child Protection: Nature, extent and impactThis study aims to increase knowledge about the nature, extent and impact of removals, repeat removals and entries of new babies into the care system.
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Centre of Linked Data Analytics and Social Policy (CLASP)The Kids Research Institute Australia was awarded funding to establish a whole-of-state Centre of Linked Data Analytics and Social Policy.