Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF/CCN2) has been shown previously to be aberrantly expressed in a high proportion of paediatric precursor B cell acute... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• May 2015

The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review in order to identify the risk factors for cerebral palsy (CP) in children born at term. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• June 2013

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that can occur in premature babies. It causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina, and ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Past teams
• Neonatal Neurodevelopment, Gut Health and Nutrition

In vitro investigations of human innate immune responses to extracellular bacteria commonly utilise killed preparations in preference to live... ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2011
• August 2011

Our findings suggest that the chance of having psychotic like experiences is more likely for adolescents with certain personality traits. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• January 2014

No evidence of tissue tropism was observed, and there was no apparent selective pressure or constraint of emm types ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• April 2020

Couples should be supported to strengthen communication processes and work in partnership to raise their child with ASD through family-centred interventions ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• June 2019

Anxiety and the inability to reduce MM risk following exposure or to halt progression of established asbestosis result in significant health care problems ...

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• 2016
• February 2016

Dysphagia, one of the most common complications in head and neck cancer (HNC) treated with radiotherapy, can severely affect patients’ quality of life. Currently, because no “gold standard” treatment exists, swallowing exercise remains the main rehabilitation strategy for dysphagia. However, patients’ compliance with long-term swallowing exercise is only 40%, thus, greatly compromising outcomes. This article aims to analyze thefactors influencing swallowing exercise compliance in patients with HNC and explains strategies developed to date for improved rehabilitation outcomes. ...

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• 2023
• January 2023

Glioblastoma is the most common form of high-grade glioma in adults and has a poor survival rate with very limited treatment options. There have been no significant advancements in glioblastoma treatment in over 30 years. Epidermal growth factor receptor is upregulated in most glioblastoma tumours and, therefore, has been a drug target in recent targeted therapy clinical trials. ...

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• 2022
• November 2022