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Group A Streptococcus M1T1 Intracellular Infection of Primary Tonsil Epithelial Cells Dampens Levels of Secreted IL-8 Through the Action of SpyCEPOur results suggest that intracellular infection with the pathogenic GAS M1T1 clone induces a strong pro-inflammatory response in primary tonsil epithelial cells
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Comparable glycemic outcomes for pediatric type 1 diabetes patients in metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions of Western Australia: A population-based studyThis study reports similar glycemic outcomes for patients attending diabetes clinics in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas of WA
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Effects of Dietary Acute Tryptophan Depletion (ATD) on NPY Serum Levels in Healthy Adult Humans Whilst Controlling for Methionine Supply-A Pilot StudyAcute tryptophan depletion, and therefore, diminished substrate availability for brain 5-HT synthesis did not lead to significant changes in serum neuropeptide Y concentrations over time
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Clinical significance of circulating microRNAs as markers in detecting and predicting congenital heart defects in childrenIn this study, we aimed to investigate the usefulness of miRNAs as biomarkers in diagnosing and predicting children with congenital heart defects (CHD), particularly in the context of multiple subtypes of CHD.
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Independent and combined effects of airway remodelling and allergy on airway responsivenessThere was a positive relationship between the thickness of the airway smooth muscle layer with airway responsiveness, which was shifted upward in the presence of allergy
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ImmunisationImmunisation is the most effective way of protecting your child against a range of serious illnesses, including measles, hepatitis B and whooping cough. All vaccines used in Australia undergo stringent testing and ongoing monitoring.
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The epidemiological transition in Papua New Guinea: new evidence from verbal autopsy studiesOur results indicate immediate priorities for health service planning and for strengthening of vital registration systems
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Could home-based FeNO measurements breathe new life into asthma management?Developing a FeNO test that is affordable enough to allow daily measurements, patients will be able to access quantifiable data to assist them to monitor their asthma
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Vitamin D metabolites are lower with active Crohn’s disease and spontaneously recover with development of remissionWe aimed to characterise vitamin D metabolism in a cohort of patients with active and inactive Crohn’s disease
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Folate Status and Neural Tube Defects in Aboriginal Australians: The Success of Mandatory Fortification in Reducing a Health DisparityMandatory flour fortification with folic acid in 2009, led to further reductions in overall neural tube defects