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Extreme heat threatens the health of AustraliansHeatwaves have serious health impacts and we need a better approach to prevention and management
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Expanding the clinical picture of the MECP2 Duplication syndromePeople with two or more copies of MECP2 gene, located at Xq28, share clinical features and a distinct facial phenotype called MECP2 Duplication syndrome.
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Adherence to secondary prophylaxis for rheumatic heart disease is underestimated by register data.Adequate resources are needed for maintenance of data quality in acute rheumatic fever/ rheumatic heart disease registers to ensure provision of evidence-based care and accurate assessment of program impact.
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Family structure and childhood mental disorders: new findings from AustraliaThis report provides new evidence of the relationships between family structure and childhood mental disorders in an under-researched context, Australia
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Altered regulatory T-cell fractions and Helios expression in clinically isolated syndrome: clues to the development of multiple sclerosisThese results indicate that T regulatory (Treg) and follicular T regulatory (Tfr) impairment is an early feature in MS.
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Caesarean section and risk of autism across gestational age: a multi-national cohort study of 5 million birthsThe positive association between caesarean section (CS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be attributed to preterm delivery.
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Investigating the relationship between environmental factors and respiratory health outcomes in school children using the forced oscillation techniqueThe significance of both indoor and outdoor sources of air pollution and effect modifiers such as green space and heating require further investigation
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Creating community indicators for early childhood development: challenges and innovations from the kids in communities studyThe community (or neighbourhood) is seen as a potential point of intervention for improving early childhood development outcomes through place-based approaches targeting all children. Yet there are insufficient robust data to guide policy and practice. Developing community factors for early childhood development is one way to facilitate more informed, evidence-based community action. This paper discusses the methodological learnings from the Kids in Communities Study, an Australian investigation into community-level factors important for early childhood development, including some of the challenges and innovations associated with the measurement and development of indicators.
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Polygenic risk of ischemic stroke is associated with cognitive abilityFindings from this study indicate that even in the absence of stroke, being at high polygenic risk of ischemic stroke is associated with lower cognitive ability
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Brief Report: Burden of Care in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual DisabilityMothers of children with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability have higher rates of treatment episodes for psychiatric disorders