Incomplete maturation of immune regulatory functions at birth is antecedent to the heightened risk for severe respiratory infections during infancy. Our forerunner animal model studies demonstrated that maternal treatment with the microbial-derived immune training agent OM-85 during pregnancy promotes accelerated postnatal maturation of mechanisms that regulate inflammatory processes in the offspring airways. ...

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• 2021
• July 2021

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

Mary Mailing list MEDIA ENQUIRIES Discover. Prevent. Cure. Brushe Be Inspired Media Contacts About Telethon Kids Institute MB Join thousands of active subscribers and hear about the brave kids, dedicated researchers, and world-leading science at ...

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Download Investigators: Cate Taylor, Daniel Christensen Partners: Tasmanian Early Years Foundation The Tasmanian Government has made a significant commitment in recent years to ensure children have the best possible start in life. However, the cycle ...

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Language is one of the most remarkable developmental accomplishments of early childhood. Language connects us with others and is an essential tool for literacy, education, employment and lifelong learning. ...

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare, inherited, life-limiting condition predominantly affecting the lungs, for which there is no cure. The disease is characterized by recurrent pulmonary exacerbations (PEx), which are thought to drive progressive lung damage. Management of these episodes is complex and generally involves multiple interventions targeting different aspects of disease. The emergence of innovative trials and use of Bayesian statistical methods has created renewed opportunities for studying heterogeneous populations in rare diseases. ...

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• 2023
• March 2023

In this narrative review, we provide an overview of the role of physical activity as part of differing exposomes (our combined non-genetic exposures from conception onwards) and environmental influences on metabolic health. We discuss 'beneficial' exposomes (green/natural outdoor spaces, sun exposure, healthy diets and features of built environments) that could synergise with physical activity to prevent metabolic dysfunction, particularly that related to lifestyle diseases of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. ...

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• 2021
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Stephen Graham Elizabeth Stick Hall Smith SM GL ES MB BChir PhD MRCP FRACP BAppSci PhD CRFS FANZSRS FThorSoc FERS PhD, MSc, BSc Head, P4 Respiratory Health for Kids Honorary Research Associate Program Manager 08 6319 1178 elizabeth.smith@ ...

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Bullying is now regarded as a health problem and not just a disciplinary problem. Increasing evidence shows both traditional bullying (e.g. hitting, teasing) and cyberbullying have lasting effects on young people (both those who bully and those who are bullied), including damage to self-esteem, academic results and mental health. ...

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Helen Alix Fiona Nicole Elmie Lisa Rigel Milroy Woolard Wood Wickens Janse Van Rensburg McGivern Paciente HM AW FW NW EJVR LM RP MBBS; FRANZCP; CATCAP BPsych (Hons), PhD BHlthSc (Hons) BA, BSc BA (Hons 1, Psych) MPH (Applied Public Health and Public ...

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High-risk childhood leukemia has a poor prognosis because of treatment failure and toxic side effects of therapy. Drug encapsulation into liposomal nanocarriers has shown clinical success at improving biodistribution and tolerability of chemotherapy. However, enhancements in drug efficacy have been limited because of a lack of selectivity of the liposomal formulations for the cancer cells. ...

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Brain tumors presenting in infancy, especially during the first 6 months of life. ...

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• 2012
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