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The impact of psychotic experiences in the early stages of mental health problems in young peoplePsychotic experiences appear to be particularly associated with depressive symptoms and psychological distress, impaired role functioning and quality of life in help-seeking young people in the medium-term
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Autoimmune antibodies and asbestos exposure: Evidence from Wittenoom, Western AustraliaThis study is the first to report increased anti-nuclear antibodies positivity among persons exposed exclusively to crocidolite
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Has the Prevalence of Child and Adolescent Mental Disorders in Australia Changed Between 1998 and 2013 to 2014?This study examined whether the 12-month prevalence of major depressive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and conduct disorder among 6- to 17-year-olds in Australia changed between 1998 and 2013 to 2014. It also investigated whether changes in the prevalence of disorders over this time varied for children living in families containing 2 parents versus single parents, and families with high versus low income.
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Building the repertoire of measures of walking in Rett syndromeThis study aimed to determine measurement properties of a modified 2MWT and a modified Rett syndrome-specific FMS-RS in Rett syndrome.
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Maternal alcohol use disorder and subsequent child protection contact: A record-linkage population cohort studyWe examined the relationship between a maternal alcohol-use diagnosis, and the timing of diagnosis, and child protection outcomes in a Western Australian population cohort.
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Potential impact of a maternal vaccine for RSV: A mathematical modelling studyRespiratory syncytial virus is a major cause of respiratory morbidity and one of the main causes of hospitalisation in young children.
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Orthopaedic issues in Rett SyndromeThis chapter reviews the prevalence, characteristics, and clinical management of orthopedic problems in RTT.
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Replication and Excretion of the Live Attenuated Tetravalent Dengue Vaccine CYD-TDV in a Flavivirus-Naive Adult Population: Assessment of Vaccine Viremia and Virus SheddingWe assessed replication and excretion of the live attenuated CYD-TDV into biological fluids following vaccination in dengue-naive adults in Australia.
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Infant nutrition and maternal obesity influence the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adolescentsWe examined the association of maternal factors and infant nutrition, with the subsequent diagnosis of NAFLD in adolescents
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An Evaluation of the National Empowerment Project Cultural, Social, and Emotional Wellbeing ProgramParticipant’s interviews describe how the Cultural, Social and Emotional Well Being(CSEWB) Program significantly changed their lives and their families’ lives in various constructive and affirming ways to bring about positive outcomes.