Reports and Findings (Published Research)

Keyhole limpet haemocyanin - A model antigen for human immunotoxicological studies

This report systematically reviews the human clinical studies that have used trans-cutaneous KLH immunization for assessment of the influence of various...

Host genetic factors in American cutaneous leishmaniasis: A critical appraisal of studies conducted in an endemic area of Brazil

This paper reviews American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) immunogenetics in the state of Bahia (BA), northeastern Brazil, highlighting the interacting roles...

The triple challenges associated with age-related comorbidities in Down syndrome

Major increases in the survival of people with Down syndrome during the last two generations have resulted in extended periods of adulthood requiring...

The right interventions for each child with cerebral palsy

This paper is a comment on an article published in a previous edition of the journal on a clinical intervention strategy for children with cerebral palsy.

Early Vocabulary Development of Australian Indigenous Children: Identifying Strengths

The current study sought to increase our understanding of the factors involved in the early vocabulary development of Australian Indigenous children.

Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in mexican schoolchildren: A pilot study

To determine the association of exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) with lung function and pH of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) in Mexican...

Vitamin D status and ill health

This paper is a comment in response to a review of Vitamin D status and its association with ill health.

Public-private collaboration in clinical research during pregnancy, lactation, and childhood

This position statement summarises a view of academia regarding standards for clinical research in collaboration with commercial enterprises, focussing on...

Update of the WHO/IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Database based on analysis of allergen sequences

This paper summarizes updates of allergen names approved at the meetings of the IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee in 2011 through 2013.

Formal infectious diseases consultations at a tertiary pediatric hospital: A 14-year review

We analyzed the formal consultations seen by the infectious diseases service over a 14-year period at one of the largest pediatric hospitals in Australia.