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Severe congenital cutis laxa: Identification of novel homozygous LOX gene variants in two familiesWe report three babies from two families with a severe lethal form of congenital cutis laxa. All three had redundant and doughy-textured skin and two siblings from one family had facial dysmorphism. Echocardiograms showed thickened and poorly contractile hearts, arterial dilatation and tortuosity. Post-mortem examination in two of the babies further revealed widespread ectasia and tortuosity of medium and large sized arteries, myocardial hypertrophy, rib and skull fractures.
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Global distribution of human hookworm species and differences in their morbidity effects: a systematic reviewThe global distribution and morbidity effects for each specific hookworm species is unknown, which prevents implementation of the optimum intervention for local hookworm control.
WAACHS was the largest and most comprehensive survey ever undertaken into the health, wellbeing & development of WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids
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Lessons from 50 years of curing childhood leukaemiaOne of the great success stories of modern medicine is undoubtedly the remarkable improvement in outcome for childhood cancer, achieved through the work of...
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Distribution of Early Structural Lung Changes due to Cystic Fibrosis Detected with Chest Computed TomographyTo examine the distribution of early structural lung changes in clinically stable infants and young children with cystic fibrosis using chest computed...
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Top Up PhD ScholarshipsApplications are open for the next round of our Top Up Scholarships for students who are undertaking their research in type 1 diabetes-related fields.
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Seed Funding GrantsApplications are open for the next round of our Seed Funding Grants for researchers dedicated to type 1 diabetes
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International Clinical Trials DayTo celebrate International Clinical Trials Day, we are highlighting a couple of a current trials underway at the Children's Diabetes Centre at the Kids Research Institute Australia and Perth Children's Hospital
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Professor Davis wins Diabetes Australia awardProfessor Liz Davis, Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes at the Perth Children’s Hospital is one of three diabetes leaders to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award from Diabetes Australia.
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Wellbeing activitiesWe have put together some activities that you can do while you’re at home with your family. It’s important to talk to your family about how you are feeling, and we hope these activities will encourage those conversations while having a bit of fun.