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Gender difference in the relationship between passive smoking exposure and HDL-cholesterol levels in late adolescence

This study has shown a gender difference in the relationship between passive smoking exposure since birth and HDL-C in late adolescence.

ANRIL Promoter DNA Methylation: A Perinatal Marker for Later Adiposity

Experimental studies show a substantial contribution of early life environment to obesity risk through epigenetic processes.

Are assisted reproductive technology pregnancies more likely to be exposed to teratogenic medication? A whole-population study

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) pregnancies are at greater risk of birth defects than non-ART pregnancies. Teratogenic medication exposure is a potential cause of birth defects that has not been compared between ART and non-ART pregnancies.

Mandatory fortification with folic acid for the prevention of neural tube defects: a case study of Australia and New Zealand

To present a case study of the considerations of mandatory fortification with folic acid in Australia and New Zealand.

Impact of social disadvantage on cerebral palsy severity

In Australia, socio-economic disadvantage at birth impacts adversely on cerebral palsy severity at age 5 years

Health professionals addressing alcohol use with pregnant women in Western Australia

Health professionals have an important role to play in preventing prenatal alcohol exposure

Other health conditions

Mental health concerns in youth are important in their own right. However, they can be even more troubling when your child is dealing with other health conditions.

Science at Home: Build a lung model!

Have you ever wondered how your lungs work? Researchers from our Children’s Lung Health Team show you how to make a simple lung model by using common household items.

Cuffed vs. uncuffed tracheal tubes in children: A randomised controlled trial comparing leak, tidal volume and complications

Our study compared tidal volume and leakage around cuffed and uncuffed tracheal tubes in children who required standardised mechanical ventilation of the lungs.

Airway management in neonates and infants: Recommendations according to the ESAIC/BJA guidelines

Securing an airway enables the oxygenation and ventilation of the lungs and is a potentially life-saving medical procedure. Adverse and critical events are common during airway management, particularly in neonates and infants. The multifactorial reasons for this include patient-dependent, user-dependent and also external factors.