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Myopia is associated with lower vitamin D status in young adultsThe aim of this study was to investigate the link between vitamin D levels in the blood and short-sightedness in young adults.
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Interpretation of lung function in infants and young children with cystic fibrosisThis paper is a review of lung function tests best suited to use for early detection of lung disease in Cystic Fibrosis.
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The stark reality of rheumatic heart diseaseThis editorial refers to ‘Characteristics, complications, and gaps in evidence-based interventions in rheumatic heart disease: the Global Rheumatic Heart...
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Influence of gestational age on dead space and alveolar ventilation in preterm infants ventilated with volume guaranteeVentilated preterm infant lungs are vulnerable to overdistension and underinflation.
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Reduced forced vital capacity in Aboriginal Australians: Biology or missing evidence?This editorial article addresses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung function testing in Aboriginal Australians.
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Respiratory impedance in healthy unsedated South African infants: Effects of maternal smokingNon-invasive techniques for measuring lung mechanics in infants are needed for a better understanding of lung growth and function...
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Surveillance of antenatal influenza vaccination: Validity of current systems and recommendations for improvementAlthough influenza vaccination is recommended during pregnancy as standard of care, limited surveillance data are available for monitoring uptake.
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What we know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesThis fact sheet addresses what we currently know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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The aggregation of early-onset melanoma in young Western Australian familiesResults indicated a strong familial basis of melanoma, with the higher than expected hazard ratio observed likely to reflect early-age at onset cases in this...
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Immune Responses to Allergens in Atopic Disease: Considerations for BioinformaticsAllergies are mediated by several immunological mechanisms that make different contributions in different patients.