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Reports and Findings

Powered standing wheelchairs promote independence, health and community involvement in adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

This study used qualitative methods to explore how adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy used a powered wheelchair standing device in their daily lives

Planetary Health: From the Wellspring of Holistic Medicine to Personal and Public Health Imperative

Here, we explore the history of planetary health and describe its relevance to contemporary healthcare

Epidemiology of gastrostomy insertion for children and adolescents with intellectual disability

Gastrostomy is increasingly used in multiple neurological conditions associated with intellectual disability, with no apparent accessibility barriers

Facilitators and Barriers of Participation in “Uptime” Activities in Girls and Women With Rett Syndrome: Perspectives From Parents and Professionals

This study explored facilitators and barriers to "uptime" (non-sedentary) activities in Danish girls and women with Rett syndrome

Antibiotic Allergy Labels in Children Are Associated with Adverse Clinical Outcomes

This is the first study demonstrating the negative impact of antibiotic allergy labels on clinical outcomes in children

Association between psychotic experiences and non-accidental self-injury: results from a nationally representative survey of adolescents

Adolescents reporting any sychotic experiences in the past 12 months reported increased likelihood of non-accidental self-injury in the same time period

Low positive predictive value of International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision codes in relation to rheumatic heart disease: a challenge for global surveillance

We outline a series of research initiatives to improve identification of RHD in administrative data thereby contributing to monitoring the RHD burden globally

The contribution of viruses and bacteria to community-acquired pneumonia in vaccinated children: A case - Control study

Respiratory viruses, particularly respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus, are major contributors to pneumonia in Australian children

Diagnosis of asbestos-related lung diseases

Consideration of the future for asbestos-related lung disease includes screening those at highest risk

Varicella vaccine effectiveness over 10 years in Australia; moderate protection from 1-dose program

Although Australia's program has impacted on the burden of varicella disease, single dose Vaccine Effectiveness against varicella hospitalisation is only moderate