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Childhood behavior problems and age at first sexual intercourse: A prospective birth cohort studyEarly first sexual intercourse (FSI) is a risk factor for unplanned abstract teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted infection, and adverse social, emotional...
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Genetic and environmental factors in the aetiology of hypospadiasThe increasing use of assisted reproductive techniques and hormonal manipulation during pregnancy may have been associated with an apparent rise in the...
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The effect of weight management interventions that include a diet component on weight related outcomes in pregnant and postpartum womenThe effects of weight management interventions that include a diet component on weight-related outcomes in pregnant and postpartum women.
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If it’s about me, why do it without me? Genuine student engagement in school cyberbullying educationThis study reports on a three-year group randomized controlled trial, the Cyber Friendly Schools Project (CFSP), aimed to reduce cyberbullying among grade 8...
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A validation study of a modified Bouchard activity record that extends the concept of 'uptime' to Rett syndromeThe aim of this study was to investigate the validity of using a Bouchard activity record (BAR) in individuals with Rett syndrome to measure physical...
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Rett syndrome: Establishing a novel outcome measure for walking activity in an era of clinical trials for rare disordersRett syndrome is a pervasive neurological disorder with impaired gait as one criterion.
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Child health - How is Australia doing and what more do we need to do for our kids?Australia really is a lucky country, but if we want future prosperity, then focusing on the health and wellbeing of our children is one of the most important...
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A systematic and functional classification of Streptococcus pyogenes that serves as a new tool for molecular typing and vaccine development.This publication is a systematic analysis of all Group A Streptococcus M protein variants, to assist in the development of a vaccine.
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Invasive group A streptococcal infection in the Northern Territory, Australia: Case report and review of the literatureThis review article presents the case of infant Aboriginal twins with invasive group A streptococcal infection complicated by streptococcal toxic shock...
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Comparative analysis of outcome measures used in examining neurodevelopmental effects of early childhood anesthesia exposureThis paper reports on data from the Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study to examine whether exposure to anesthetics in children younger than 3...