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Limiting long term lung damage in preterm babies

With premature babies facing lung problems, researchers with the Children’s Lung Health group are working to identify ways to improve the long-term impact.

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Discover Day 2017 Wrap Up

Thank you to everyone who came along to our 2017 Discover Day – we hope you enjoyed yourself, we certainly did.

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Solar ultraviolet radiation in a changing climate

This review article examines risks and benefits of exposure to ultraviolet radiation for the environment and human welfare.

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Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy and the risk of orofacial clefts in Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This paper evaluated the association between maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy and the occurrence of cleft lip and palates in infants by...

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'I can sit and talk to her': Aboriginal people, chronic low back pain and healthcare practitioner communication

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a complex issue to manage in primary care and under-researched in Aboriginal populations.

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A study of handling cytotoxic drugs and risk of birth defects in offspring of female veterinarians

This paper examined the association of occupational exposure to handling cytotoxic drugs at work with risk of birth defects among a cohort of female...

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Essentials of adolescent sexual and reproductive health

The general practitioner has an important role in promoting sexual health in adolescents. A proactive approach with high-quality support is essential.

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Maladaptive parenting and child emotional symptoms in the early school years

The current study investigated whether being exposed to maladaptive parenting (high hostility and low warmth) and/or marital conflict in infancy is...

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Making mapping matter: a case study for short project international partnerships by global public health students

This paper describes a ten-day sanitation mapping project in Mumbai, India and explores the broader implications for global public health student electives.

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Role of pre-existing adversity and child maltreatment on mental health outcomes for children involved in child protection: population-based data linkage study

Young people who have been involved in the child protection system are at increased risk for mental health events and diagnoses