While the CFS findings suggest the combined whole-school response to the mediators was somewhat effective, the study wasn't able to determine the relative... ...

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• 2015
• May 2015

Advances in screening and diagnostics have changed the way in which we identify and diagnose congenital anomalies. ...

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• 2023
• May 2023

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, social distancing restrictions limited access to face-to-face mental health services in Western Australia (WA), necessitating a rapid transition to non-face-to-face alternatives, including telehealth. The current study investigated barriers and facilitators to telehealth access and engagement, and preferences for child and youth mental health service delivery during and beyond COVID-19. ...

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• 2022
• June 2022

The goal was to examine the associations between dose, pattern, and timing of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and birth defects. ...

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• 2010
• October 2010

To assess the chemical composition of electronic cigarette liquids (e-liquids) sold in Australia, in both their fresh and aged forms. Design, setting: Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis of commercial e-liquids sold in Australia (online and physical stores). ...

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• 2021
• September 2021

Stillbirth is a critical public health issue worldwide. While the rates in high-income countries are relatively low, there are persistent between-country disparities. We compared stillbirth rates and trends in Wales and the State of Western Australia (WA), Australia, and provide insights into any differences. ...

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• 2021
• March 2021

This article examines whether connection to digital technologies helps connect young Indigenous people in Australia to culture, community and country to support good mental health and well-being and protect against indirect and potentially long-term effects of COVID-19. ...

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• 2021
• February 2021

A body mass index (BMI) >22kg/m2 is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Aboriginal Australians. ...

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• 2015
• March 2015

Otitis media (OM) is a common childhood disease characterised by middle ear effusion and inflammation. ...

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• 2014
• February 2014

Gina Joelie Trapp Mandzufas GT JM BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD BCom BHSc GCHELT ARC DECRA Fellow & Head of Food and Nutrition Research Project Coordinator 0410 589 374 Gina.Trapp@telethonkids.org.au Joelie.mandzufas@telethonkids.org.au ARC DECRA ...

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Yael Penelope Helen Perry Strauss Morgan YP PS HM BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD BA, MPH, PhD BA (Hons), Doctor of Psychology Program Head, Mental Health & Youth; Head, Youth Mental Health Research Fellow in Youth Suicide Prevention Senior Project ...

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Ellen Yasmin Rosemary Harvey Harman-Smith Cahill EH YHS RC BSocWk(Hons) BA, BHlthSc(Hons), PhD EdD, MEd, BEd(Hons) Senior Project Coordinator Head, Early Years Systems Evidence; Head, Tenders Support Unit Principal Research Fellow (08) 6375 6117 ...

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