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Survey of clinical infant lung function testing practicesTo evaluate current ILF testing practices and to survey users regarding the indications, limitations and perceived clinical benefits of ILF testing.
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Smoking during pregnancy, vitamin C supplementation, and infant respiratory healthThis article discusses the merits and potential shortcomings of a study reported previously showing that giving Vitamin C to women who smoked during...
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Expression of bronchodilator response using forced oscillation technique measurements: absolute versus relativeExpression of bronchodilator response using forced oscillation technique measurements: absolute versus relative
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Many Healthy LungsIn partnership with Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service and the Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service, we aim to improve Aboriginal lung health by determining for the first time the baseline lung function of Aboriginal Australians.
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Personalised, machine learning based prediction of asthma in childrenRachel Graham Foong Hall BSc (hons), PhD, MBiostat BAppSci PhD CRFS FANZSRS FThorSoc FERS Honorary Research Associate Honorary Research Associate 08
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The next generation of impact in cystic fibrosisLung damage in children with CF occurs much earlier than previously thought, and proving this is related to the decline that occurs later will create new paradigms for prevention and treatment.
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Study shows e-cigarettes can harm lungsA study led by researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia has shown that electronic cigarettes can cause lung damage.
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The ventilatory response to hypoxia is blunted in some preterm infants during the second year of lifePreterm birth and subsequent neonatal ventilatory treatment disrupts development of the hypoxic ventilatory response (HVR). An attenuated HVR has been identified in preterm neonates, however it is unknown whether the attenuation persists into the second year of life.
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Respiratory Health ProgramListed are The Kids Research Institute Australia research teams involved in our Respiratory Health Program. This program sits under the Chronic and Severe Diseases research theme.