Persistent respiratory bacterial infections are a clinical burden in several chronic inflammatory airway diseases and are often associated with neutrophil infiltration into the lungs. Following recruitment, dysregulated neutrophil effector functions such as increased granule release and formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) result in damage to airway tissue, contributing to the progression of lung disease. ...

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• 2022
• December 2022

The incidence of invasive GAS disease in WA increased between 2000 and 2018, particularly among Indigenous Australians. Mandatory notification of invasive GAS disease would therefore be appropriate. The social determinants of differences in incidence should be addressed, and other relevant host, pathogen, and health system factors investigated. ...

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• 2021
• June 2021

Pet ownership brings many health benefits to individuals. In children developmental benefits can extend to improved self-esteem, better social competence and decreased loneliness. The majority of households with children own a dog, however only a small proportion of children gain the benefits of dog ownership through dog walking and play. There are few intervention studies investigating the impact of dog-facilitated physical activity in children. The PLAYCE PAWS study aims to test a minimal-contact intervention through the use of mobile health ("mhealth") strategies, i.e. text (SMS) messages, to parents to encourage their children to walk and play with their dog more, and evaluate the impact on children's overall physical activity and development. ...

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• 2021
• January 2021

The aim of this paper is to review relevant research papers to aid practitioners involved in obstetric malpractice litigation. ...

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• 2011
• February 2011

Child behaviour following low to moderate maternal drinking in pregnancy ...

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• 2010
• January 2010

This editorial article addresses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung function testing in Aboriginal Australians. ...

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• 2015
• January 2015

Telomeres are long hexamer (TTAGGG) repeats at the ends of chromosomes, and contribute to maintenance of chromosomal stability. ...

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• 2015
• January 2015

This protocol outlines the study aims to investigate the causal effect of psychosocial functioning, parenting and attachment on physical health outcomes in... ...

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• 2015
• July 2015

The caregivers in this study have gained valuable knowledge and wisdom through caring for a child with FASD ...

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• 2019
• October 2019

Interpregnancy intervals of <6 months were associated with increased odds of preterm birth in second-born infants ...

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• 2019
• January 2019

Few studies have examined the dietary patterns of adolescents and the social and environmental factors that may affect them during this life stage. ...

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• 2009
• October 2009

This paper aimed to describe the relationships between level of impairment and participation in community activities for girls and women with Rett syndrome. ...

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• 2014
• July 2014