Reports and Findings
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Characterization of maximal respiratory pressures in healthy childrenMeasurements of maximal voluntary inspiratory (Pi max) and expiratory (Pe max) pressures are used in the management of respiratory muscle disease...
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Statistical adjustment of genotyping error in a case-control study of childhood leukaemiaGenotyping has become more cost-effective and less invasive with the use of buccal cell...
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Identification of suitable endogenous control genes for microRNA expression profiling of childhood medulloblastoma and human neural stem cellsMedulloblastoma (MB) is the most common type of malignant childhood brain tumour.
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Acute diesel exhaust particle exposure increases viral titre and inflammation associated with existing influenzaExposure to diesel exhaust particles (DEP) is thought to exacerbate many pre-existing respiratory diseases.
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Polymorphisms in key innate immune genes and their effects on measles vaccine responses and vaccine failure in children from MozambiqueDespite an effective vaccine, measles remains a major health problem globally, particularly in developing countries. More than 30% of children show primary...
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A bivalent Neisseria meningitidis recombinant lipidated factor H binding protein vaccine in young adults:Neisseria meningitidis is a leading cause of meningitis and septicaemia, but a broadly-protective vaccine against endemic serogroup B disease is not licensed...
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Acute Erythemal Ultraviolet Radiation Causes Systemic Immunosuppression in the AbsenceVitamin D is synthesised by ultraviolet (UV) irradiation of skin and is hypothesized to be a direct mediator.
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Jurisdictional, socioeconomic and gender inequalities in child health and development:Early child development may have important consequences for inequalities in health and well-being. This paper explores population level patterns of child...
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Does enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders improve quality of life?Quality of life (QOL) is the degree of enjoyment and satisfaction experienced in life, and embraces emotional well-being, physical health, economic and...
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House dust allergy and immunotherapyHDM allergy is associated with asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.