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Cyclical variation in the incidence of childhood type 1 diabetes in Western Australia (1985-2010)The objective was to examine the incidence of childhood type 1 diabetes in Western Australia from 1985-2010.

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Framing messages for social changeThe nuanced message conveys the foundational importance of child development in the early years but avoids triggering concerns there are no opportunities to intervene at a later age.
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Changes in dairy food and nutrient intakes in Australian adolescentsDairy nutrients, such as calcium, are particularly important in adolescence, a critical time for growth and development...
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Food variety at 2 years of age is related to duration of breastfeedingThe aim of this study was to investigate the association of breastfeeding duration and food variety at 2 years of age.
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Perinatal testosterone exposure and autistic-like traits in the general population: a longitudinal pregnancy-cohort studyIncreased prenatal testosterone exposure has been hypothesized as a mechanism underlying autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

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Accelerating Child Health Research: A Systems Biology SymposiumThe integration of multi-omics approaches with clinical research will be, without doubt, a cornerstone of future innovation in medical practice.
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The phenotype associated with a large deletion on MECP2Multiplex ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) has become available for the detection of a large deletion on the MECP2 gene.
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House dust allergy and immunotherapyHDM allergy is associated with asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis.
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Increase in caesarean deliveries after the australian private health insurance incentive policy reformsThe Australian Private Health Insurance Incentive (PHII) policy reforms implemented in 1997-2000 increased PHI membership in Australia by 50%.
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Reduced rhinovirus-specific antibodies are associated with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructiveAcute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are often linked to respiratory infections.
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The occurrence of ultrafine particles in the specific environment of childrenInterest in ultrafine particles (UFP) has been increasing due to their specific physico-chemical characteristics. Ultrafine particles are those with an...

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The impact on childrenThe Aussie summer provides some great opportunities for families to connect in an active and social way. But with it comes a range of factors that can impact on child and family health.
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Virus infection and allergy in the development of asthma: What is the connection?Information is accumulating which implicates airway inflammation resulting from respiratory viral infections, acting against a background of atopy.

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Can a simple urine test predict asthma? New study aims to find outThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are investigating whether a simple urine test could predict whether young children with wheezing symptoms will go on to develop asthma.

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The Kids researchers seek cure for devastating gliomaThe Kids Research Institute Australia’s cancer researchers will use funds raised in the name of a brave three-year-old girl to launch a new assault on the devastating form of childhood cancer which took her life.