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Obstetric profiles of foreign-born women in Western Australia using data linkage, 1998-2006

Despite Western Australia (WA) having the highest proportion of overseas-born residents of any Australian state, no previous study has examined the general...

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Neck/shoulder pain is more strongly related to depressed mood in adolescent girls than in boys

A cross-sectional study of 1258, 14 year old girls and boys used self-report and physical examination measures to assess neck/shoulder pain in the last...

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Just what the doctor ordered: moving forward with electronic health records

To provide dietitians with information on the proposed introduction of electronic medical records in Australia and New Zealand and discuss potential benefits...

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The impact of single gene and chromosomal disorders on hospital admissions of children and adolescents: A population-based study

It is well recognized that genetic disease makes a significant contribution to childhood illness. Here, we present recent population data describing...

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Ultraviolet irradiation of mice reduces the competency of bone marrow-derived CD11c+

Direct UV irradiation of dendritic cells and Langerhans cells reduces their Ag presenting ability. However, the effects of UV on CD11c(+) cells located...

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Innate immunity in human newborn infants: prematurity means more than immaturity

Neonates, particularly those born prematurely, are exquisitely vulnerable to life-threatening infections. This increased susceptibility to infection...

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Migraine and preterm birth

Maternal migraine, as self-reported early in pregnancy, was associated with preterm birth in survivors without CP & in infants who died in the perinatal period

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Reproduction in females: the role of the early life environment

There is now compelling evidence that long-term health and physiological function are modified by events that occur early in life and involve interactions...

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Glucose enhancement of human memory:

The brain relies upon glucose as its primary fuel. In recent years, a rich literature has developed from both human and animal studies indicating...