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Febrile respiratory illnesses in infancy and atopy are risk factors for persistent asthma and wheeze

The aim of this study was to explore associations between severe respiratory infections and atopy in early childhood with persisting wheeze and asthma.

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No dose-dependent increase in fracture risk after long-term exposure to high doses of retinol or beta-carotene

This intervention study found no increase in fracture risk among 2,322 adults who took a controlled, high-dose retinol supplement for as long as 16 years.

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A molecular dynamics study of C1r and C1s dimers: Implications for the structure of the C1 complex

Complement is an important part of the immune system. It is initiated through three different pathways known as the classical, lectin, and alternative pathway.

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Father mental health during the early parenting period: results of an Australian population based longitudinal study

The primary objective of this study was to report on the occurrence of mental health difficulties for a large national sample of Australian fathers of children.

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Patterns of attendance of children under 12 years at school dental service in Western Australia

The aim of this study was to investigate patterns of attendance at School Dental Service and reasons for attendance for children in the Perth Metropolitan area.

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Universal paediatric refugee health screening

In this note we briefly outline our recent experience with paediatric refugee screening in Western Australia (WA) based on the frameworks outlined previously.

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Lifestyle and demographic correlates of poor mental health in early adolescence

To determine the constellation of lifestyle and demographic factors that are associated with poor mental health in an adolescent population.

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Boosting airway T-regulatory cells by gastrointestinal stimulation as a strategy for asthma control

The hallmark of atopic asthma is transient airways hyperresponsiveness (AHR) preceded by aeroallergen-induced Th-cell activation.

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Pediatric meningioma: Current approaches and future direction

With improvement in leukemia therapy, central nervous system (CNS) tumors are the leading cause of cancer mortality in children and the most expensive...