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Gender-specific differences in adipose distribution and adipocytokines influence adolescent nonalcoholic fatty liver diseaseNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a predominantly adult-diagnosed disorder. Knowledge regarding the epidemiology, phenotype, and metabolic risk...
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Neck/shoulder pain, habitual spinal posture and computer use in adolescents: The importance of genderThe study aimed to examine the influence of gender on relationships between computer use, habitual posture and neck/shoulder pain.
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Association of an allele on chromosome 9 and abdominal aortic aneurysmAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has been recognized as a multi-factorial disease with both genetic and environmental risk factors.
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Serum levels of folate, lycopene, beta-carotene, retinol and vitamin E and prostate cancer riskPrevious studies relating increased serum levels of folate and fat-soluble vitamins to prostate cancer risk have variously shown null associations or to either
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Impact of Neuritin 1 (NRN1) polymorphisms on fluid intelligence in schizophreniaNeuritin 1, an activity-regulated gene with multiple roles in neurodevelopment & synaptic plasticity, is linked to a subtype of schizophrenia.
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Genome-wide association study identifies five loci associated with lung functionPulmonary function measures are heritable traits that predict morbidity and mortality and define chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Sleep problems in Rett syndromeSleep problems are thought to occur commonly in Rett syndrome, but there has been little research on prevalence or natural history.
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The association between behaviour and genotype in Rett Syndrome using the Australian Rett Syndrome DatabaseThis study compared the behavior profile of cases in the Australian Rett Syndrome Database (ARSD) with those in a British study using the Rett Syndrome...
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Study of tranexamic acid on post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage (STOP) pilot trialMatt Cooper BCA Marketing, BSc Statistics and Applied Statistics, PhD Manager, Biostatistics 08 6319 1723 matt.cooper@thekids.org.au Manager,
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A comparison of parent-reported and self-reported psychosocial function scores of the PedsQL for children with non-severe burnQuality of life of paediatric patients after burn injury is often assessed through parents who may score differently to their child. Non-severe burns are the most common type of burn injury in Western Australia, however, despite low severity and high survival rates, they can cause long term physical and psychosocial problems which need to be detected early in order to provide patients with optimal holistic care.