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Rule-based exposure assessment versus case-by-case expert assessment using the same information in a community-based study

Expert assessment is often used to assess lifetime occupational exposures, but these assessments generally lack transparency and are very time-consuming.

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The Neuroprotective Efficacy of Cell-Penetrating Peptides TAT, Penetratin, Arg-9, and Pep-1 in Glutamic Acid, Kainic Acid, and In Vitro Ischemia Injury Models

Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) are small peptides (typically 5-25 amino acids), which are used to facilitate the delivery of normally non-permeable...

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Oral contraceptive use in girls and alcohol consumption in boys are associated with increased blood pressure in late adolescence

We aimed to assess the association of health behaviours with BP in adolescents, using data from the Western Australian Pregnancy (Raine) Study.

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Effectiveness and experiences of families participating in peer led parenting support programs

What is the effectiveness and experience of families participating in peer led parenting support programs delivered as home visiting programs?

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Micronutrient intakes from food and supplements in Australian adolescents

We assessed micronutrient intakes in adolescents to determine whether supplement use optimises intakes.

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Lives on hold: A qualitative synthesis exploring the experience of chronic low-back pain

Chronic nonspecific low-back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent, costly condition that is remarkably resistant to intervention.

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Day occupation is associated with psychopathology for adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome

In comparison to those young adults attending open employment from 2009 to 2011, those attending day recreation programs were reported to experience...

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Spatial and temporal variation in type 1 diabetes incidence in Western Australia from 1991 to 2010: Increased risk at higher latitudes and over time

This study analysed spatial and historical variation in childhood incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) among Western Australia's 36 Health Districts...

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Parental experiences of early pulmonary surveillance for children with cystic fibrosis: A research proposal for improved family psychosocial outcomes

The proposed study intends to explore parental experiences, including coping, related to their child's involvement in the early surveillance program.

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Parental occupational pesticide exposure and the risk of childhood leukemia in the offspring: Findings from the childhood leukemia international consortium

Maternal occupational pesticide exposure during pregnancy and/or paternal occupational pesticide exposure around conception have been suggested to increase...