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Characterization of maximal respiratory pressures in healthy children

Measurements of maximal voluntary inspiratory (Pi max) and expiratory (Pe max) pressures are used in the management of respiratory muscle disease...

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DNA Methylation Profiles of Airway Epithelial Cells and PBMCs from Healthy, Atopic and Asthmatic Children

Allergic inflammation is commonly observed in a number of conditions that are associated with atopy including asthma, eczema and rhinitis.

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Health professionals' perceptions about the adoption of existing guidelines for the diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Australia

Despite the availability of five guidelines for the diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), there is no national endorsement for their use in...

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Polymorphisms in key innate immune genes and their effects on measles vaccine responses and vaccine failure in children from Mozambique

Despite an effective vaccine, measles remains a major health problem globally, particularly in developing countries. More than 30% of children show primary...

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Multiple sclerosis: A disease of affluence?

Multiple sclerosis is rare in tropical areas, but quite common in developed countries.

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FluMum: A prospective cohort study of mother-infant pairs assessing the effectiveness of maternal influenza vaccination in revention of influenza

Evidence is emerging of benefit to the infant with respect to preventing influenza infection in the first 6 months of life. The FluMum study aims to...

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Big data in global health: Improving health in low- and middle-income countries

Over the last decade, a massive increase in data collection and analysis has occurred in many fields.

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Using participatory action research to prevent suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Using a participatory action research approach, the communities were supported to identify the risk factors challenging individuals, families and communities...

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How might we increase physical activity through dog walking?: A comprehensive review of dog walking correlates

Current evidence suggests that dog walking may be most effectively encouraged through targeting the dog-owner relationship and by providing dog-supportive...