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Surveillance of antenatal influenza vaccination: Validity of current systems and recommendations for improvement

Although influenza vaccination is recommended during pregnancy as standard of care, limited surveillance data are available for monitoring uptake.

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A PCR-high-resolution melt assay for rapid differentiation of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae and Haemophilus haemolyticus

We have developed a PCR-high-resolution melt (PCR-HRM) assay to discriminate nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) colonies from Haemophilus haemolyticus

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Immune Responses to Allergens in Atopic Disease: Considerations for Bioinformatics

Allergies are mediated by several immunological mechanisms that make different contributions in different patients.

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Application of a marginal structural model and simulation of a cash transfer programme

Parental investments in children are an important determinant of human capability formation.

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Folate pathway gene polymorphisms and risk of childhood brain tumors: Results from an Australian case-control study

Recent research suggests that maternal folic acid supplementation is associated with a reduced risk of childhood brain tumors (CBT); polymorphisms in folate...

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Assessment and management of nutrition and growth in rett syndrome

We developed recommendations for the clinical management of poor growth and weight gain in Rett syndrome through evidence review and the consensus of an...

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Common variation contributes to the genetic architecture of social communication traits

Social communication difficulties represent an autistic trait that is highly heritable and persistent during the course of development.

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A "bottom-up" approach to aetiological research in autism spectrum disorders

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are currently diagnosed in the presence of impairments in social interaction and communication, and a restricted range of...

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“I have a good life”: the meaning of well-being from the perspective of young adults with Down syndrome

The purposes of this study were to explore what makes for a "good life" from the perspective of young adults with Down syndrome and to identify the barriers...

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The Differential Influence of Contextual Risks on Psychosocial Functioning and Participation of Australian Aboriginal Youth

Methodological issues and implications for interventions to support young Aboriginal people's adaptation are discussed.