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Factors relating to pregnancy and birth and the risk of childhood brain tumors: Results from an Australian case-control studyChildhood brain tumors (CBT) are the leading cause of cancer death in children, yet their causes are largely known. This study investigated the association...
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Exposure to pesticides and the risk of childhood brain tumorsThis Australian case-control study of CBT investigated whether exposures to pesticides before pregnancy, during pregnancy and during childhood, were...
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Exposure to household painting and floor treatments, and parental occupational paint exposure and risk of childhood brain tumorsThis study investigated whether household exposure to paints and floor treatments and parental occupational painting were associated with CBT risk...
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Maternal Use of Folic Acid and Other Supplements and Risk of Childhood Brain TumorsInterest in a possible protective effect of maternal vitamin use before or during pregnancy against childhood brain tumors (CBT) and other childhood cancers...
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Molecular characterization of identical, novel MLL-EPS15 translocation and individual genomicAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) occurring in the first year of life is rare.
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Novel BRD4-NUT fusion isoforms increase the pathogenic complexity in NUT midline carcinomaThis study contributes to our understanding of the genetic diversity of NMC, an important step towards finding therapeutic targets for a disease that is...
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Incidence and survival for childhood cancer by endorsed non-stage prognostic indicators in AustraliaNick Gottardo MBChB FRACP PhD Co-Head, Brain Tumour Research nicholas.gottardo@thekids.org.au Co-Head, Brain Tumour Research Professor Nick Gottardo
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In their own words: advice from parents of children with cancerApproximately 770 children are diagnosed with cancer in Australia every year. Research has explored their experiences and developed recommendations for improving support provided to families. These have included the provision of psychology services, improved communication between healthcare professionals and parents, and increased information for families.
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Rare case of spontaneous simultaneous extensive subcutaneous emphysema, bilateral pneumothoraces, pneumomediastinum and pneumorrhachisNick Gottardo MBChB FRACP PhD Co-Head, Brain Tumour Research nicholas.gottardo@thekids.org.au Co-Head, Brain Tumour Research Professor Nick Gottardo
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The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers share in State Government science grantsFour The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are among those who have received funding in the WA State Government's Merit Award Program announced today.