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Western Australia unveils advances in linked data delivery systemsThis paper explains advances in extracting linked health data from the WA Data Linkage Branch
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Early development of emerging and English-proficient bilingual children at school entry in an Australian population cohortChildren who enter school with limited proficiency in the language of instruction face a range of challenges in negotiating this new context, yet limited...
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Discrete Alterations of Brain Network Structural Covariance in Individuals at Ultra-High Risk for PsychosisWhole-brain structural covariance analyses revealed subtle changes of connectivity of the default-mode, executive control, salience, motor, and auditory networks in UHR individuals for psychosis
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Defining the role of common variation in the genomic and biological architecture of adult human heightUsing genome-wide data from 253,288 individuals, we identified 697 variants at genome-wide significance that together explained one-fifth of the heritability...
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Fine particulate matter and risk of preterm birth and pre-labor rupture of membranes in Perth, Western Australia 1997-2007: A longitudinal studyA recent longitudinal study reported an association between fine particulate (PM2.5) exposure and preterm birth (PTB) in a US cohort.
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Trends in pre-existing mental health disorders among parents of infants born in Western Australia from 1990 to 2005From 1990 to 2005, there was an increase in prevalence of parents with a prior history of mental health disorders in WA.
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Position statement of the World Heart Federation on the prevention and control of rheumatic heart diseaseIn the 21st century, rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) are neglected diseases of marginalized communities.
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Assisted Vaginal Deliveries in Mothers Admitted as Public or Private Patients in Western AustraliaWe investigated whether the risk of adverse infant outcomes after assisted deliveries was different for mothers admitted as public or private patients for...
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Survey of clinical infant lung function testing practicesTo evaluate current ILF testing practices and to survey users regarding the indications, limitations and perceived clinical benefits of ILF testing.
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Involving consumers and the community in the development of a diagnostic instrument for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in AustraliaAustralia's commitment to consumer and community participation in health and medical research has grown over the past decade.