This chapter reviews the prevalence, characteristics, and clinical management of orthopedic problems in RTT. ...

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The objective of this study was to evaluate areas of clinical uncertainty among pediatric spine surgeons regarding the treatment of early-onset scoliosis. ...

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• 2013
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Rett syndrome (RTT) is a genetically caused neurodevelopmental disorder associated with severe disability. We assessed the feasibility of a telehealth program supporting gross motor skills in RTT. Five girls with RTT were assessed and a home-based exercise program developed in response to functional goals. Families then participated in monthly Skype sessions for 6 months, guided by a physiotherapist to monitor progress and adjust the program as necessary. ...

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• 2021
• April 2021

To reduce peanut allergy prevalence, infant feeding guidelines now recommend introducing peanuts in an age-appropriate form (such as peanut butter) as part of complementary feeding. However, due to a lack of randomized trial evidence, most infant feeding and food allergy prevention guidelines do not include tree nuts. The aims of this trial were to determine safety and feasibility of dosage consumption recommendations for infant cashew nut spread introduction. ...

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• 2023
• July 2023

Maternal diet during pregnancy has long been recognised as an important determinant of neonatal outcomes and child development. Infant body composition is a potentially modifiable risk factor for predicting future health and metabolic disease. ...

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• 2022
• August 2022

Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pnc), nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) and Moraxella catarrhalis (Mcat) are the most important bacterial pathogens... ...

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• 2012
• December 2012

Influenza is major cause of paediatric hospitalisation. Influenza vaccine was offered to all children aged 6-59 months resident in Western Australia in 2008 ...

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• 2010
• July 2010

For most individuals, there is initial developmental progress followed by regression at around 6–30 months. The classic signs of RTT then become apparent. ...

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• 2017
• September 2017

Our objective is to synthesize the best available evidence to determine the incidence and prevalence of falls in intellectually disabled adults in the community ...

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• 2017
• July 2017

David Debbie Desiree Matt Susan Martino Palmer Silva Cooper Prescott DM D DS MC SL BSc PhD BSc BND PhD MBBS, FRACP, MPH, PhD BCA Marketing, BSc ...

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