Pat Holt PG PhD, DSc, FRCPath, FRCPI, FAA Emeritus Honorary Researcher Patrick.Holt@telethonkids.org.au Emeritus Honorary Researcher Prof Holt ...

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• Human Immunology

Aboriginal children hospitalised with acute lower respiratory infections (ALRIs) are at-risk of developing bronchiectasis, which can progress from untreated protracted bacterial bronchitis, often evidenced by a chronic (>4 weeks) wet cough following discharge. We aimed to facilitate follow-up for Aboriginal children hospitalised with ALRIs to provide optimal management and improve their respiratory health outcomes. ...

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• 2023
• March 2023

The European Respiratory Society Oscillometry Taskforce identified that clinical correlates of bronchodilator responses are needed to advance oscillometry in clinical practice. The understanding of bronchodilator-induced oscillometry changes in preterm lung disease is poor. Here we describe a comparison of bronchodilator assessments performed using oscillometry and spirometry in a population born very preterm and explore the relationship between bronchodilator-induced changes in respiratory function and clinical outcomes. ...

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• 2023
• August 2023

Language key to autism inclusivity We know words matter and now new research looking at autism terminology has shone the spotlight on what autistic ...

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• 2023
• Research translation

We wanted to embark on an epidemiological research project that would contribute new knowledge and, at the same time, might prove the value of the registry... ...

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• 2011
• October 2011

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is fatal if untreated, and there are no vaccines for this disease ...

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• 2012
• October 2012

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

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• 2012
• January 2012

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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• 2012
• January 2012

Fetal androgens influence fetal growth as well as postnatal neurocognitive ability ...

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• 2010
• March 2010

Physical and mental health in mothers of children with Down syndrome. ...

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• 2008
• September 2008