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A study to prolong breastfeeding duration: Design and rationale of the Parent Infant Feeding Initiative (PIFI) randomised controlled trial.

This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of three interventions designed to increase the duration of breastfeeding among new parents in urban areas.

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Intrinsic factors and the embryonic environment influence the formation of extragonadal teratomas during gestation early development

The predominant occurrence of extragonadal teratomas/teratocarcinomas in human neonates suggests that pluripotent cells are tumour-forming even during...

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Using theory to improve low back pain care in Australian Aboriginal primary care: A mixed method single cohort pilot study

Low back pain (LBP) care is frequently discordant with research evidence.

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Community Involvement critical to research

Understanding 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 tips

We 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 app

Diabetes Australia have released an app to make living with or caring for someone with diabetes a little easier.

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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.

Research Assistant/Coordinator Infectious Diseases Implementation Research

Newly created role to facilitate the set up and day to day running of clinical research studies

Research Assistant, Children's Lung Health

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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Epidemiology of hypoglycaemia in childhood-onset diabetes in Western Australia

Investigating the demographic, lifestyle and diabetes management factors associated with the incidence of severe hypoglycemia