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Evaluation of a phased pneumococcal conjugate vaccine introduction in Mongolia using enhanced pneumonia surveillance and community carriage surveysStreptococcus pneumoniae causes substantial morbidity and mortality among children. The introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) has the potential to dramatically reduce disease burden. As with any vaccine, it is important to evaluate PCV impact, to help guide decision-making and resource-allocation.
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Insights into respiratory disease through bioinformaticsHere, we review the basic concepts in bioinformatics and genomic data analysis and illustrate the application of these tools to further our understanding of lung diseases
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Predicting respiratory hospital admissions in young people with cerebral palsy: A 3-year longitudinal study using linked dataEarly identification of oropharyngeal dysphagia and the management of seizures may help prevent serious respiratory illness
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Functional differences in airway dendritic cells determine susceptibility to IgE-sensitizationRespiratory IgE-sensitization to innocuous antigens increases the risk for developing diseases such as allergic asthma.
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DNA methylation-based classification of central nervous system tumoursHere we present an approach for the DNA methylation-based classification of central nervous system tumors across all groups and demonstrate its application.
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Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Australia, 1998-2012Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is uncommon in Australia
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Use of health services in the last year of life and cause of death in people with intellectual disability: a retrospective matched cohort studyPeople with intellectual disability were more likely to experience potentially preventable conditions at the end of their lives
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From Authoritarianism to Advocacy: Lifestyle-Driven, Socially-Transmitted Conditions Require a Transformation in Medical Training and PracticeHere, we open a dialogue on authoritarianism in westernized medicine as a starting point in order to encourage the development of critical research
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Efficacy of the Aussie Optimism Program: Promoting Pro-social Behavior and Preventing Suicidality in Primary School Students. A Randomised-Controlled TrialAussie Optimism Program with teacher training along with coaching may have the potential to positively impact on suicidality and pro-social behavior in the pre-adolescent years
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Paediatric antimicrobial stewardship and safe prescribing: An assessment of medical staff knowledge and behaviourParticipants demonstrated a good understanding of safe prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship