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Patterns and trends in mortality of Western Australian infants, children and young people 1980-2008This report is the third in a series examining patterns and trends in mortality among Western Australian infants, children and young people, and covers...
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Bioenergetic modulation overcomes glucocorticoid resistance in T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukaemiaDrug-resistant forms of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) are a leading cause of death from disease in children.
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Tertiary paediatric hospital health professionals' attitudes to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents seeking health care for their childrenLesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents are often reluctant to disclose their sexual orientation to health professionals for fear of discrimination...
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Human rhinovirus species C infection in young children with acute wheeze is associated with increased acute respiratory hospital admissionsTo determine whether acute wheezing exacerbations due to HRV-C are associated with increased hospital attendances due to acute respiratory illnesses (ARIs).
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Meeting the needs of young people in hospitalFor hospital-based clinicians wishing to establish AYA services, how should they proceed and what might such services look like?
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Assessment and management of nutrition and growth in rett syndromeWe 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 traitsSocial communication difficulties represent an autistic trait that is highly heritable and persistent during the course of development.
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“I have a good life”: the meaning of well-being from the perspective of young adults with Down syndromeThe 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 YouthMethodological issues and implications for interventions to support young Aboriginal people's adaptation are discussed.
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AsthmaOne in eight children have asthma, a chronic disease of the airways in the lungs. It results in shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing.