Research focused on Down syndrome has increased in the last several years to advance understanding of the consequences of trisomy 21 (T21) on molecular and cellular processes and, ultimately, on individuals with Down syndrome. The Trisomy 21 Research Society (T21RS) is the premier scientific organization for researchers and clinicians studying Down syndrome. ...

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• 2021
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Acute megakaryoblastic leukemia of Down syndrome (DS-AMKL) is a model of clonal evolution from a preleukemic transient myeloproliferative disorder requiring both a trisomy 21 (T21) and a GATA1s mutation to a leukemia driven by additional driver mutations. ...

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• 2022
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Stephen André Stick Schultz SM AS MB BChir PhD MRCP FRACP MBChB, PhD, FRACP Head, P4 Respiratory Health for Kids Program Head, Respiratory Health RFA Head, P4 Respiratory Health for Kids Program Head, Respiratory Health RFA Areas for research ...

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Presence of bacterial otopathogen in the middle ear during ventilation tube insertion was a predictor of children at-risk of repeat ventilation tube insertion ...

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• 2020
• February 2020

This report will outline the theory and evidence base for Community Development and Community Engagement, report on consultation activities and findings ...

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• 2016
• June 2016

The findings of this postmarketing assessment of the safety of 2 new enhanced influenza vaccines support confidence in ongoing vaccine use ...

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• 2020
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Significant influenza-associated morbidity was observed in 2017 in Australia. Vaccine coverage and antiviral use was inadequate. ...

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• 2019
• March 2019

Neisseria meningitidis is a leading cause of meningitis and septicaemia, but a broadly-protective vaccine against endemic serogroup B disease is not licensed... ...

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• 2012
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Non-Aspergillus molds and non-albicans Candida contributed substantially to pediatric invasive fungal infection in our study ...

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• 2019
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Benzathine penicillin G is the cornerstone of secondary prophylaxis to prevent Streptococcus pyogenes infections, which precede acute rheumatic fever. ...

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• 2022
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The objective was to examine the incidence of childhood type 1 diabetes in Western Australia from 1985-2010. ...

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• 2012
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Pregnancy and early infancy are increased risk periods for severe adverse effects of respiratory infections. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (respectfully referred to as First Nations) women and children in Australia bear a disproportionately higher burden of respiratory diseases compared to non-Indigenous women and infants. Influenza vaccines and whooping cough (pertussis) vaccines are recommended and free in every Australian pregnancy to combat these infections. ...

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• 2023
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