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Effect of N-acetylcysteine supplementation on oxidative stress status and alveolar inflammation in people exposed to asbestos

Inhalation of asbestos fibres produces persistent oxidative stress and inflammation in lungs.

Fetal growth restriction and risk of cerebral palsy in singletons born after at least 35 weeks' gestation

The objective of the study was to improve the understanding of etiological paths to cerebral palsy (CP) that include fetal growth restriction by examining...

First genome-wide association study in an Australian Aboriginal population provides insights into genetic risk factors for body mass index and type 2 diabetes

A body mass index (BMI) >22kg/m2 is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Aboriginal Australians.

Fetal growth restriction and risk of cerebral palsy in singletons born after at least 35 weeks' gestation

The objective of the study was to improve the understanding of etiological paths to cerebral palsy (CP) that include fetal growth restriction by examining...

Deregulated expression of connective tissue growth factor is linked to poor outcome in human cancer

Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF/CCN2) has long been associated with human cancers. The role it plays in these neoplasms is diverse and tumour specific.

Preeclampsia and cardiovascular disease share genetic risk factors on chromosome 2q22

This study aimed to further evaluate the pleiotropic effects of these preeclampsia risk variants in an independent Australian population-based cohort.

The contributions of solar ultraviolet radiation exposure and other determinants to serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in Australian adults

The Quantitative Assessment of Solar UV [ultraviolet] Exposure for Vitamin D Synthesis in Australian Adults (AusD) Study aimed to better define the...

Improving Vaccine-Induced Immunity: Can Baseline Predict Outcome?

Baseline signatures might contribute to identifying interventional targets to be modulated prior to vaccination in order to improve vaccination responses

Influenza vaccine effectiveness in preventing influenza-associated hospitalizations during pregnancy: A multi-country retrospective test negative design study, 2010–2016

Between 2010 and 2016, influenza vaccines offered moderate protection against laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations during pregnancy

Identifying pediatric lung disease: A comparison of forced oscillation technique outcomes

Identifying pediatric lung disease: A comparison of forced oscillation technique outcomes Abstract Rationale Increasing evidence suggests the forced