Evidence into the role of TGF-β1 in airway epithelial repair in asthma is still controversial. This study tested the hypothesis that the reduced TGF-β1 levels previously observed in paediatric asthmatic airway epithelial cells directly contribute to the dysregulated repair seen in these cells. ...

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This study investigates the different patterns of relapse in patients with central nervous system mixed malignant germ cell tumors - treated with chemotherapy. ...

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The prevalence of IgE binding to the group 15 and 18 house dust mite (HDM) allergens of the Dermatophagoides species... ...

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Population-based birth cohorts on asthma and allergies increasingly provide new insights into the development and natural history of the diseases. ...

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To analyze the incidence of type 1 diabetes in 0- to 14-year olds in Western Australia, from 1985 to 2002, by region and socioeconomic status. ...

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• 2006
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Delayed development of antibodies to S. pneumoniae in infancy is associated with the development of atopy and asthma. ...

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People with two or more copies of MECP2 gene, located at Xq28, share clinical features and a distinct facial phenotype called MECP2 Duplication syndrome. ...

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

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

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Gina Trapp GT BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD ARC DECRA Fellow & Head of Food and Nutrition Research 0410 589 374 Gina.Trapp@telethonkids.org.au ARC DECRA Fellow & Head of Food and Nutrition Research Dr Gina Trapp is Head of Food and Nutrition Research ...

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This article introduces the fourth update of the Australian and New Zealand consensus guidelines for the management of invasive fungal disease and use of antifungal agents in the haematology/oncology setting. These guidelines are comprised of nine articles as presented in this special issue of the Internal Medicine Journal. This introductory chapter outlines the rationale for the current update and the steps taken to ensure implementability in local settings. ...

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Invasive aspergillosis (IA) in haematology/oncology patients presents as primary infection or breakthrough infection, which can become refractory to antifungal treatment and has a high associated mortality. Other emerging patient risk groups include patients in the intensive care setting with severe respiratory viral infections, including COVID-19. ...

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• 2021
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