This paper is a review about the importance of alterations to the DNA molecule, rather than the DNA sequence, in the development of the immune system, and... ...

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• 2014
• June 2014

The rise in IgE-mediated food allergy in recent times is the likely result of gene-environment interactions mediated via epigenetic pathways. ...

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• 2016
• January 2016

A risk prediction model allows early identification of children at greatest risk of developing complicated osteomyelitis ...

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• 2016
• January 2016

This study describes patterns of hospitalisations for children and young people with Down syndrome in Western Australia. ...

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• 2013
• August 2013

RV-A and RV-C are endemic in South African children and HIV infection may be protective against RSV and bronchiolitis. ...

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• 2016
• June 2016

The prevalence of human rhinovirus (RV) species in children hospitalised with pneumonia in Manhiça, Mozambique ...

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• 2016
• September 2016

Research to further improve outcomes for people with CF is dependent upon well characterised, archived and accessible clinical specimens. ...

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• 2017
• September 2017

Dosing errors are the most commonly reported medication error in children. Dosing is often prescribed per weight or based on body area. ...

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• 2017
• September 2017

Interventions to address alcohol use during pregnancy need to target underlying determinants of the behaviour. Using the theory of planned behaviour as a theoretical framework, the aim of this study was to identify behavioural, normative and control beliefs regarding alcohol use during pregnancy among a sample of women. ...

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• 2021
• October 2021

Previous meta-analyses have found higher self-compassion is associated with lower anxiety and depression. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of self-compassion as an active ingredient in the treatment and prevention of anxiety and depression in youth. This was conducted through (i) a systematic review of the literature and (ii) qualitative consultation with young people and researchers in self-compassion. ...

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• 2021
• September 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems in both developed and developing nations alike. Africa has one of the weakest health systems globally, but there is limited evidence on how the region is prepared for, impacted by and responded to the pandemic. ...

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• 2021
• December 2021

Children have a universal right to live free from exposure to family and domestic violence (FDV). Children exposed to FDV can experience long-term effects on their physical and psychological health and their social competencies including social, emotional, and cognitive skills and behaviours that underpin successful social adaptation and academic achievement. The aim of this study was to investigate if children exposed to FDV were more likely to be vulnerable on school readiness measures compared to those children who were not exposed. ...

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• 2021
• October 2021