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Family Functioning in Families with a Child with Down syndrome: A Mixed Methods Approach

Family Functioning in Families with a Child with Down syndrome: A Mixed Methods Approach...

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Maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with gestational diabetes in women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Western Australia

The aim was to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes of Australian and foreign women with and without gestational diabetes mellitus.

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Perinatal complications and cesarean delivery among foreign-born and Australian-born women in Western Australia, 1998-2006

The objective was to determine whether common perinatal complications could explain variation in risk of cesarean among foreign-born and Australian-born women.

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Cancer incidence and mortality trends in Australian adolescents and young adults, 1982-2007

The objective of this study was to describe overall and type-specific cancer incidence and mortality trends among AYAs in Western Australia from 1982-2007...

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A fine balance and a shared learning journey: Exploring healthcare engagement through the experiences of youth with Neuromuscular Disorders

Explored Youth with Neuromuscular Disorders perceptions of health, health behaviors and healthcare engagement

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Sun exposure and its effects on human health: Mechanisms through which sun exposure could reduce the risk of developing obesity and cardiometabolic dysfunction

The cardiometabolic protective effects of ultraviolet radiation and mechanistic pathways through which ultraviolet radiation could be beneficial.

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Secondary preventive medication use in a prevalent population-based cohort of acute coronary syndrome survivors

Longer time since last acute coronary syndrome admission was associated with dispensing fewer medications types and combinations in 2008

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Recurrent MET fusion genes represent a drug target in pediatric glioblastoma

We identified previously unidentified gene fusions involving the MET oncogene in pediatric glioblastoma

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Reduced transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) in the repair of airway epithelial cells of children with asthma

Evidence into the role of TGF-β1 in airway epithelial repair in asthma is still controversial. This study tested the hypothesis that the reduced TGF-β1 levels previously observed in paediatric asthmatic airway epithelial cells directly contribute to the dysregulated repair seen in these cells.

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Epidural insertion height for ureteric reimplant surgery; does location matter?

The caudal catheter technique was superior at reducing pain interventions, particularly bladder spasm interventions