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Pediatric sepsis in the developing world.Sepsis is the leading killer of children worldwide, but this is not reflected in estimates of global mortality.
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Introduction to the updated Australian and New Zealand consensus guidelines for the use of antifungal agents in the haematology/oncology setting, 2014This article introduces the second revision of the Australian and New Zealand consensus guidelines for the use of antifungal agents in the haematology/oncology setting.
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Reliability and Validity of a Short Version of the General Functioning Subscale of the McMaster Family Assessment DeviceThe findings of this study support the use of a GF6+ subscale from the FAD, as a quick and effective tool to assess the overall functioning of families
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CAGE-defined promoter regions of the genes implicated in Rett SyndromeA comprehensive picture of the regulatory regions of the three genes involved in Rett Syndrome
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Scoping review of the literature about family-centred care with caregivers of children with cystic fibrosisNeed for research into family-centred caring as a way of caring for children and families where one or more of the children have cystic fibrosis
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'What women want': Using image theory to develop expectations of maternity care frameworkDeveloping, in consultation with women, a theoretically-grounded framework to guide the assessment of women's maternity-care experiences.
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Vitamin D content of wild-caught traditional foods collected on Nyoongar Country in Western AustraliaLow vitamin D status and intake are prevalent among the Australian population, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We hypothesised that some traditional foods could contain vitamin D, and measured vitamin D in foods from Nyoongar Country, Western Australia. Samples of kangaroo, emu, squid/calamari and lobster/crayfish were collected and prepared by Aboriginal people using traditional and contemporary methods.
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Disruption of ovarian function and induction of apoptosis in female mice by Brefeldin A: Mechanistic insights into reproductive toxicityThe investigation of ovarian development, dysfunction, and aging is essential for female reproductive health. Despite extensive research on the cellular functions of Brefeldin A (BFA) as an intracellular transport inhibitor, its specific effects and mechanisms on ovarian development/aging remain inadequately understood.
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Developing a Standardised National Model of Care for Treatment of Peanut Allergy in Infants: The ADAPT Peanut Oral Immunotherapy ProgramPeanut allergy is the most common food allergy in Australian school-aged children and is rarely outgrown. Access to oral immunotherapy (OIT), a disease-modifying treatment for food allergy, is limited in many regions of the world, including Australia.
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Engaging longitudinal cohort participants in a research priority setting process for the Raine StudyThe Raine Study is a long-running study looking at the health and well-being of a group of Western Australian families for over 35 years. Participants are at the heart of the study, shaping its research direction and communication. While participants have previously contributed to research grant development, they had not been directly involved in setting the Raine Study’s overall research agenda.