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Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of folic acid supplementation beyond the first trimester on maternal plasma unmetabolised folic acid in late gestationTaking folic acid containing supplements prior to and during early pregnancy reduces the risk of neural tube defects. Neural tube defects occur prior to 28 days postconception, after which, there is no proven benefit of continuing to take folic acid. However, many women continue to take folic acid containing supplements throughout the pregnancy.
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Bile Acid Signal Molecules Associate Temporally with Respiratory Inflammation and Microbiome Signatures in Clinically Stable Cystic Fibrosis PatientsCystic fibrosis (CF) is a congenital disorder resulting in a multisystemic impairment in ion homeostasis. The subsequent alteration of electrochemical gradients severely compromises the function of the airway epithelia.
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Associations of prenatal alcohol exposure and offspring harmful alcohol use: findings from the Raine StudyEpidemiological evidence suggests offspring exposed to prenatal alcohol are at increased risk of alcohol use disorders in adulthood. The evidence on the risk of developing harmful alcohol use in adolescence is less clear.
Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia is Western Australia’s first research collaboration devoted to the mental health of infants, children and young people ages 0-25.
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Senior researcher presents at perinatal mental health conferenceSenior Embrace researcher Dr Alix Woolard has called for more support for NICU parents and families at the 2025 Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Symposium.
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Roadmap unveiled to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ youthWalkern Katatdjin researcher and lead author Mx Shakara Liddelow-Hunt leads a conversation with the community on the key actions to include in the Roadmap.
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Finalist for Indigenous leadership award announcedThomas Betts is a semi-finalist in the National Indigenous Times Indigenous Community Leadership Award.
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Leading wellbeing researcher joins EmbraceAssociate Professor Jeneva Ohan will co-lead research in Embrace's childhood trauma group.
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Embrace Big Idea 2023 winners announcedPhoto (clockwise from top-left): Dr Craig Taplin, Mx Rigel Paciente, Ms Heather Roby, Dr Keely Bebbington, Dr Alix Woolard.
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Youth Sanctuary to open in SubiacoMental Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson presents funding that will enable the Youth Sanctuary to open later this year.