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Peptides targeting the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway (JNK/JUN) fail to reduce infarct volume after permanent MCAO in sprague dawley rats

In this study we have assessed the ability of two TAT-fused peptides to reduce infarct volume and improve functional outcome following permanent ischaemia.

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Is sport an untapped resource for recovery from first episode psychosis? A narrative review and call to action

Sport-based interventions could be an opportunity to provide intervention to individuals recovering from their first psychotic episode

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Age at diagnosis of birth defects

Many birth defects surveillance programs ascertain cases of birth defects diagnosed beyond 1 year of age.

School experience studies

Besides the challenges associated with their teenage years, adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) encounter additional challenges of having a chronic condition.

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Combating glucose rises after meals - new study

Participants are needed for a new Children's Diabates Centre study looking at the patterns in glucose rise after meals.

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Family’s fundraising efforts a hole-in-one

When Meghan Bunter’s daughter was first diagnosed with diabetes, she felt overwhelmed not only with Ella’s diagnosis but also the flood of donation requests.

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Neuroanatomical heterogeneity and homogeneity in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis

Individuals at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHR-P) demonstrate heterogeneity in clinical profiles and outcome features. However, the extent of neuroanatomical heterogeneity in the CHR-P state is largely undetermined.

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Pattern of hospital admissions and costs associated with acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Australia, 2012–2017

This study aims to describe the pattern and trends in acute rheumatic fever (ARF)/rheumatic heart disease (RHD)-related hospitalisations and costs for Australians aged <65 years.

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Randomised controlled trial analysing supplementation with 250 versus 500 units of vitamin D3,

The rate of non-compliance with vitamin D supplementation is as high as 45%. This is why randomised controlled trials are needed to analyse the response...