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Dendritic cells and cancer: From biology to therapeutic interventionIn this review, we discuss the different subsets of tumor-infiltrating dendritic cells and their role in anti-tumor immunity
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Survey explores mental health needs of trans and gender diverse young peopleWe have launched a national survey to investigate how we can better support young people who don't identify as the gender they were assigned at birth.
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Key paediatric messages from the 2018 European Respiratory Society International CongressGroup Chairs and early career members highlight some of the most interesting findings in the field of paediatrics presented at the 2018 international ERS Congress
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Meta-analysis of epigenome-wide association studies in neonates reveals widespread differential DNA methylation associated with birthweightWe find that DNA methylation in neonatal blood is associated with birthweight, with a difference in birthweight ranging from -183 to 178 grams per 10% increase in methylation
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Mucus accumulation in the lungs precedes structural changes and infection in children with cystic fibrosisThese findings indicate that early CF lung disease is characterized by an increased mucus burden and inflammatory markers without infection or structural lung disease
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Association between psychotic experiences and non-accidental self-injury: results from a nationally representative survey of adolescentsAdolescents reporting any sychotic experiences in the past 12 months reported increased likelihood of non-accidental self-injury in the same time period
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Free vaccination public seminarImmunisation plays an important role in preventing disease within our community. Join us at a FREE public seminar on vaccinations.
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The contribution of viruses and bacteria to community-acquired pneumonia in vaccinated children: A case - Control studyRespiratory viruses, particularly respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus, are major contributors to pneumonia in Australian children
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Direct infant UV light exposure is associated with eczema and immune developmentThis study is the first to demonstrate an association between greater direct UV light exposures in early infancy with lower incidence of eczema
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Statistical Analysis Plan for "An international study of isoelectric electroencephalography events in infants and young children during anesthesia for surgery"This Statistical Analysis Plan details the statistical procedures to be applied for the analysis of data for the multicenter electroencephalography study
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Treatment, prevention and public health management of impetigo, scabies, crusted scabies and fungal skin infections in endemic populations: a systematic reviewSystematic review of the treatment, prevention and public health control of skin infections in resource-limited settings where skin infections are endemic
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Cannabis for refractory epilepsy in children: A review focusing on CDKL5 Deficiency DisorderThis review provides the first comprehensive overview of the potential role for cannabis based preparations in the treatment of CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
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The Kids researcher among Top 5 Under 40Congratulations to Gail Alvares from our Autism research team who has been named as one the ABC's Top 5 Under 40 scientists in residence.
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New project to make FASD history in the PilbaraA new project aimed at reducing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Pilbara has been launched today in South Hedland.
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The Kids researchers honoured at Public Health Association AwardsTwo The Kids researchers working to improve the health & wellbeing of Aboriginal children & their families have both been honoured at the PHAA Awards.
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to childhood asthmaResearchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have found children with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to develop asthma.