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Socioeconomic disparities in physical health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Western Australia

We sought to provide insights by examining socio-economic disparities in physical health outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in WA.

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The Dyslexia Candidate Locus on 2p12 Is Associated with General Cognitive Ability and White Matter Structure

To further explore the effect of disorder-associated genes on cognitive functions, we investigated whether they play a role in broader cognitive traits.

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The association between playgroup participation, learning competence and social-emotional wellbeing for children aged four-five years in Australia

This study provides evidence that continued participation in playgroups is associated with better outcomes for children from disadvantaged families.

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Anaphylaxis triggered by benzyl benzoate in a preparation of depot testosterone undecanoate

We report the first case of an anaphylactic reaction to Reandron 1000 (depot testosterone undecanoate with a castor oil and benzyl benzoate vehicle).

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Early diet quality in a longitudinal study of Australian children: associations with nutrition and body mass index later in childhood and adolescence

The aims of this study were to determine whether early childhood dietary quality was associated with (a) infant and adolescent nutrition and (b) body mass...

Rett syndrome and Related Disorders

In this The Kids Research Institute Australia subsite, our Rett syndrome research team manages a national and international database of Rett syndrome.

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Immune-modifying properties of topical vitamin D: Focus on dendritic cells and T cells

Topical creams containing the active form of vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3; 1,25(OH)2D3) or analogues of this compound are currently used with some succes

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Association between socioeconomic status and the development of asthma: analyses of income trajectories

Using data on 2868 children born in the Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study, we examined the association between changes in family...

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Age at diagnosis of birth defects

Many birth defects surveillance programs ascertain cases of birth defects diagnosed beyond 1 year of age.