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An exciting opportunity to work in the Children's Lung Health research team to improve lung health in children and young people.

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What’s in the air for AERIAL: ORIGINS Study publishes protocolORIGINS Study publishes protocol
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Copy number variation in tRNA isodecoder genes impairs mammalian development and balanced translationThe number of tRNA isodecoders has increased dramatically in mammals, but the specific molecular and physiological reasons for this expansion remain elusive. To address this fundamental question we used CRISPR editing to knockout the seven-membered phenylalanine tRNA gene family in mice, both individually and combinatorially.
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Research priorities for preterm lung health research across the lifespan: a community priority setting partnershipIt is essential to embed patient and public perspectives into every stage of the research journey, including setting the future research agenda. The substantial gaps in our understanding of prematurity-associated lung disease presented a timely opportunity to determine the community's research priorities.
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Impact of Body Composition on the Accuracy of a Medtronic Guardian Continuous Glucose Monitoring SystemContinuous glucose monitoring systems are used in therapeutic decisions for diabetes management, however, the impact of body composition on CGM accuracy is not known. Body composition variables were collected in an observational study designed to determine the accuracy of an investigational Medtronic Guardian™ sensor 3.

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Community Involvement critical to researchUnderstanding the experiences of those living with a chronic condition such as type 1 diabetes (T1D) has been the topic of conversation throughout the medical research community over the last decade or so.

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Christmas nutrition tipsWe asked our nutrition research lead and Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Amelia Harray, for her advice on how to enjoy food and stay on track with managing type 1 diabetes over Christmas.

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Diabetes Australia appDiabetes Australia have released an app to make living with or caring for someone with diabetes a little easier.
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Survival and mortality in cerebral palsy: Observations to the sixth decade from a data linkage study of a total population register and National Death IndexSince 1990 mortality for those with severe cerebral palsy in Western Australia has tended to shift from childhood to early adulthood
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A great way to bring up health behaviour topics at playgroup: a qualitative evaluation of the Healthy Conversations @ Playgroup programThe early years is a critical stage to establish optimal nutrition and movement behaviours. Community playgroups are a relaxed environment for parents with a focus on social connection and supporting parents in their role as 'First Teachers'. Playgroups are therefore an opportunistic setting to promote health behaviours in the early years.