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Sore throat: Is it such a big deal anymore?This review article addresses the driving factors associated with diagnosis and treatment of sore throats caused by Group A streptococcus.
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Low dietary intake of magnesium is associated with increased externalising behaviours in adolescentsAdequate Zn and Mg intakes may be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and attention-deficit...
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Ultraviolet radiation, vitamin D and multiple sclerosisRecent work highlights both vitamin D and non-vitamin D effects on cellular immunity that suggests that higher levels of sun exposure and/or vitamin D status...
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Childhood maltreatment and transition to psychotic disorder independently predict long-term functioning in young people at ultra-high risk for psychosisIndividuals identified as at ultra-high risk (UHR) for psychosis are at risk of poor functional outcome regardless of development of psychotic disorder.
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The Halls Creek Community Families Program: Elements of the role of the child health nurse in development of a remoteThis study measures changes in participants' understanding of the role and scope of practice of the child health nurse facilitator, thereby supporting...
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Respiratory tract exacerbations revisited: Ventilation, inflammation, perfusion, and structure (VIPS) monitoring to redefine treatmentFor cystic fibrosis (CF) patients older than 6 years there are convincing data that suggest respiratory tract exacerbations (RTE) play an important role in...
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Phenotypic, functional, and plasticity features of classical and alternatively activated human macrophagesHuman peripheral blood monocytes were differentiated into uncommitted macrophages (M0) and then polarized to M1 and M2 phenotypes using LPS/IFN-gamma...
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Rheumatic heart disease: Tools for implementing programmesThis article discusses the World Health Organization program for monitoring & managing rheumatic heart disease.
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Parent voices guide smoking intervention developmentWhile parents' influence on their children's smoking behaviour is widely recognised, little is known about parents of four to eight year olds' attitudes and...
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Reversibility of trapped air on chest computed tomography in cystic fibrosis patientsTo investigate changes in trapped air volume and distribution over time and compare computed tomography (CT) with pulmonary function tests for determining...